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Y288 TGV

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,849 mi
Last recorded163,849 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 TGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 163,849 miles

engine aria slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 163,044 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 163,044 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 161,030 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 158,350 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 158,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 142,078 miles

AS PREVIOUS VT32 No 550026857194

Fail 5 Jun 2007 142,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

(5) Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

(6) Both front brake hoses cracked slightly.

(6) Nearside rear brake disc corroded slightly.

(6) Rear anti roll bar links arms worn close to limit.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 128,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 113,549 miles

Both outer link arms worn slightly on rear anti roll bar.

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 TGV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y288 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

Y288 TGV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y288 TGV safe to buy?

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