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Y252 DEF

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,046 mi
Last recorded117,046 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 DEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 117,046 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 109,216 miles

o/s r tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 5 May 2015 109,216 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s r tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2014 106,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 106,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 104,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,389 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,798 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 92,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2009 92,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 85,814 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,068 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 72,104 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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Y252 DEF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y252 DEF, 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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Y252 DEF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y252 DEF safe to buy?

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