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Y289 KRN

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,455 mi
Last recorded162,455 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 KRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 162,455 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 162,430 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 156,567 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 156,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 160,787 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 160,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 167,000 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 167,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 107,465 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 107,465 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,795 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,028 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,779 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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Y289 KRN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y289 KRN, 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 Y289 KRN registered?

Y289 KRN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y289 KRN safe to buy?

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