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Y388 MWL

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,937 mi
Last recorded143,937 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 MWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,937 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2017 143,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 132,073 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre getting low to 2mm

Pass 24 Feb 2014 112,705 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 105,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 105,741 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Feb 2012 96,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,610 miles

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

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

Signs of slight corrosion of front and rear brake discs.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 79,379 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,940 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 65,246 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,423 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 52,480 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge kumho 205/55/zr16 91w

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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Y388 MWL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 Y388 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 Y388 MWL registered?

Y388 MWL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y388 MWL safe to buy?

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