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Y278 NDB

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,162 mi
Last recorded164,162 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 NDB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2009 164,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 164,162 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 150,028 miles

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

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

The front number plate is broken and in poor condition.

The nearside tail light (1 of 2) is not working.

Fail 3 May 2008 149,839 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

The front number plate is broken and in poor condition.

The nearside tail light (1 of 2) is not working.

Pass 4 May 2007 132,447 miles

MIL Light staying on

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS Light staying on

Pass 4 May 2006 113,213 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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Y278 NDB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y278 NDB, 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 Y278 NDB registered?

Y278 NDB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y278 NDB safe to buy?

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