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Y299 SJA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,441 mi
Last recorded148,441 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 SJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 148,441 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 145,486 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 144,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 140,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 136,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 136,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 131,854 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 131,854 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 127,498 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 123,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2009 116,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 102,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 90,131 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 76,707 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 SJA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y299 SJA, 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 SJA registered?

Y299 SJA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y299 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y299 SJA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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