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Y287 NLB

2001 Audi A4

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,485 mi
Last recorded64,485 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 NLB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,315 miles

cut nearside front tyre not showing cord

cut offside front tyre not showing cord

slight exhaust blow center pipe

Fail 17 Nov 2011 54,183 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,279 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2010 43,276 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2010 38,981 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 35,120 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 35,072 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

HAZZARD SWITCH POOR OPPERATION

O/S REAR HANDBRAKE IS POOR 50% OF N/S READING

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,692 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 28,281 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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Y287 NLB is a 2001 Audi A4 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y287 NLB, 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 Y287 NLB registered?

Y287 NLB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y287 NLB safe to buy?

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