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Y263 JSC

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,441 mi
Last recorded167,441 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 JSC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 167,441 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 160,616 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 160,613 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 156,807 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 156,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 140,161 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 13 Jul 2010 140,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 124,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 111,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 111,759 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 100,748 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag warning illuminated

Pass 22 Jun 2007 100,748 miles

airbag warning illuminated

Pass 11 Jul 2006 84,660 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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Y263 JSC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y263 JSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y263 JSC registered?

Y263 JSC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y263 JSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y263 JSC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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