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Y228 FCH

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,095 mi
Last recorded105,095 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 FCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 105,095 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,047 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Nov 2015 99,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,648 miles

inner edge of o/s/front tyre worn

Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine managment light on

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine managment light on

nsf tyre worn on outer edge & side wall

oil level low

Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,797 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,159 miles

both wiper blades split

em light on

osr tyre has age cracks

Pass 20 Oct 2008 65,115 miles

FLOOR TRAYS FITTED INSPECTION DONE AS BEST POSSABLE.2.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.3.BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,596 miles

1.floor covers fitted full inspection not possable.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,958 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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Y228 FCH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 109,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y228 FCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y228 FCH registered?

Y228 FCH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y228 FCH safe to buy?

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