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Y268 GCL

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,342 mi
Last recorded131,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 131,342 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 107,600 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 102,035 miles

Brackets of both rear parking brake cables slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,450 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,779 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 79,646 miles

Child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

Fail 11 Dec 2009 79,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,132 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,976 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested ( child seat fitted)

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 GCL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y268 GCL, 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 GCL registered?

Y268 GCL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y268 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y268 GCL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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