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Y409 OBY

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,653 mi
Last recorded107,653 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 OBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 107,653 miles

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

air con pump missing

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

engine vibrating excessively

Fail 20 Jul 2016 107,653 miles

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

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

air con pump missing

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

engine vibrating excessively

Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 29 Jun 2015 101,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 18 Jun 2014 95,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 95,312 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,366 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,366 miles

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

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

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 26 Jun 2012 81,400 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,590 miles

engine running poor!

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,636 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2009 60,560 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 52,951 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 47,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,307 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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Y409 OBY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y409 OBY, 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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Y409 OBY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y409 OBY safe to buy?

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