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Y291 KGX

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,910 mi
Last recorded162,910 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 KGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 162,910 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer (2.2.B.1f)

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 152,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 138,424 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn low and bald on both edges

offside front tyre worn low on both edges

Fail 15 Sep 2014 138,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn low and bald on both edges

offside front tyre worn low on both edges

Pass 17 Jul 2013 123,087 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Jul 2013 123,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,800 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2012 107,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2011 85,639 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 85,631 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,544 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 62,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 44,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 44,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,265 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,010 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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Y291 KGX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y291 KGX, 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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Y291 KGX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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