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Y298 EOG

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,769 mi
Last recorded183,769 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 EOG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 183,769 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 183,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 174,050 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs pitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 174,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake pad warning light on dash

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 160,341 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 160,326 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Steering pump excessively noisy on full lock

Pass 3 Dec 2008 146,555 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 132,341 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 132,341 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 118,693 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 104,865 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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Y298 EOG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y298 EOG, 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 Y298 EOG registered?

Y298 EOG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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