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Y429 OCT

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,618 mi
Last recorded211,618 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 OCT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 211,618 miles

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2012 211,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2010 173,705 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 141,245 miles

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 141,243 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 106,570 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2007 92,365 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 87,244 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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Y429 OCT is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y429 OCT, 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 Y429 OCT registered?

Y429 OCT is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y429 OCT safe to buy?

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