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Y274 XJU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,682 mi
Last recorded142,682 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 XJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 142,682 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 139,995 miles

EML on

Fail 21 May 2011 139,995 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 121,222 miles

front brake discs cracked across ventilation holes needs monitoring

rear bumper loose o/s

Fail 21 Oct 2009 120,310 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs cracked across ventilation holes needs monitoring

rear bumper loose o/s

Pass 1 Oct 2008 104,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 103,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 101,974 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 101,006 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 101,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 XJU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y274 XJU, 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 Y274 XJU registered?

Y274 XJU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y274 XJU safe to buy?

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