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Y489 PES

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,299 mi
Last recorded100,299 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 100,299 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 100,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 90,662 miles

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

windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 2 May 2008 90,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,652 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 75,289 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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Y489 PES is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PES, 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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How do I check the history of Y489 PES?

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What year was Y489 PES registered?

Y489 PES is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y489 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 PES shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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