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Y231 FCY

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,316 mi
Last recorded159,316 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 FCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 159,316 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 159,316 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 146,026 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 146,026 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 135,302 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 135,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 122,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 108,882 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 108,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 96,141 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 96,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,683 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 81,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,291 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,324 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 51,543 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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Y231 FCY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y231 FCY, 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 Y231 FCY registered?

Y231 FCY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y231 FCY safe to buy?

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