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Y246 PDO

2001 Audi A4

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,673 mi
Last recorded184,673 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 PDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 184,673 miles

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

abs light on dash

Pass 12 Feb 2013 174,745 miles

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

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

both rear brakes show signs of being hot

both rear wheels hard to turn by hand

Fail 1 Feb 2013 174,429 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

both rear brakes show signs of being hot

both rear wheels hard to turn by hand

Pass 17 Feb 2012 160,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2011 149,022 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 149,022 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 128,072 miles

slight blemish outside of screen in zone A

Pass 15 Aug 2008 115,316 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 96,077 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 96,077 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 85,804 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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Y246 PDO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y246 PDO, 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 Y246 PDO registered?

Y246 PDO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y246 PDO safe to buy?

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