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Y274 DEF

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,665 mi
Last recorded154,665 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 DEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 154,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 146,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2009 137,500 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre wall split - not to cords

unable to inspect under floor - plastic trims fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 128,987 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 128,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 120,913 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 108,486 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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Y274 DEF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y274 DEF, 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 Y274 DEF registered?

Y274 DEF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2001.

Is Y274 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y274 DEF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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