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Y288 DGT

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,855 mi
Last recorded55,855 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 DGT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2010 52,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 48,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner & outer edges.

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2007 42,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2006 36,221 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 36,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 29,148 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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Y288 DGT is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y288 DGT, 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 Y288 DGT registered?

Y288 DGT is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y288 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y288 DGT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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