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Y459 MVW

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,040 mi
Last recorded208,040 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 MVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 208,040 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 206,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 204,785 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

o/s front bumper is out of alignment

Pass 16 Apr 2018 203,067 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 200,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 198,010 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 194,898 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 185,172 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 177,886 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 177,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 172,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 163,514 miles

brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2009 155,744 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 155,702 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 131,388 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 93,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly blemished.

Fail 22 Jun 2006 93,355 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y459 MVW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y459 MVW, 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 Y459 MVW registered?

Y459 MVW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y459 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y459 MVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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