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Y299 CLC

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,766 mi
Last recorded154,766 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 CLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 154,766 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 154,766 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 148,956 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 148,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 136,988 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 136,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 129,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 117,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,403 miles

Engine Management light is on

Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,237 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 99,237 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,323 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,317 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 79,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,604 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,685 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 48,977 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 48,977 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 42,634 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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Y299 CLC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y299 CLC, 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 Y299 CLC registered?

Y299 CLC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y299 CLC safe to buy?

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