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Y489 AEN

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,234 mi
Last recorded135,234 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 AEN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 135,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 132,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 128,497 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 126,854 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 124,192 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 122,362 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 122,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 117,930 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 117,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 113,591 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 108,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 108,510 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2008 105,683 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2007 102,122 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 98,029 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2006 98,029 miles

nail in tyre

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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Y489 AEN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y489 AEN, 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 Y489 AEN registered?

Y489 AEN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y489 AEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 AEN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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