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Y262 GFJ

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,891 mi
Last recorded123,891 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 GFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 123,891 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 123,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 120,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 110,369 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 110,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 108,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 106,355 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,017 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 98,007 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,618 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,243 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to tread depth limit around outer edge

Fail 3 Mar 2008 68,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to tread depth limit around outer edge

offside wiper getting a bit smeary on screen

Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,091 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 52,972 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,987 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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Y262 GFJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y262 GFJ, 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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Y262 GFJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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