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Y298 VCT

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,761 mi
Last recorded148,761 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 VCT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 148,761 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 138,557 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 138,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,521 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 125,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,192 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 93,044 miles

front discs are slightly worn and coroded

Pass 19 Sep 2009 84,621 miles

exhaust system corroding

slight play in rear anti roll bar both links

Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,925 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,370 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 VCT is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

Y298 VCT is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y298 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y298 VCT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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