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Y359 SMO

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,929 mi
Last recorded208,929 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 SMO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 208,929 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2013

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 182,998 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 182,998 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 171,075 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 161,950 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 161,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 151,880 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 143,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 132,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 122,476 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 115,532 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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Y359 SMO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y359 SMO, 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 Y359 SMO registered?

Y359 SMO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y359 SMO safe to buy?

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