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Y261 LWL

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,738 mi
Last recorded176,738 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 LWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 176,738 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 176,738 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

uneven tread wear rear tyres

Pass 2 Jan 2013 171,907 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 171,902 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 161,193 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 142,413 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 142,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 117,657 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 106,063 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 100,699 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 100,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 83,522 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,684 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 64,684 miles

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

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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Y261 LWL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y261 LWL, 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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Y261 LWL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y261 LWL safe to buy?

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