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Y268 BRD

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,637 mi
Last recorded177,637 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 BRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 177,637 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 152,879 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 140,259 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 134,802 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 134,802 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 128,818 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 128,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 123,082 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 123,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 115,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 115,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 110,624 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 106,403 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 106,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 101,095 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 92,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 79,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y268 BRD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y268 BRD, 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 Y268 BRD registered?

Y268 BRD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y268 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y268 BRD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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