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Y298 MWL

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,242 mi
Last recorded104,242 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 MWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2011 104,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Wires on Offside headlamp corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,242 miles

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

Oil leak

Wires on Offside headlamp corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers smear slightly and are in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,778 miles

Both front door window do not open

O/S door mirror glass broken

Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,745 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,515 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 44,968 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 MWL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y298 MWL, 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 MWL registered?

Y298 MWL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y298 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y298 MWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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