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Y499 GDU

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,370 mi
Last recorded160,370 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 GDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 160,370 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 145,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,733 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 133,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 125,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 125,391 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 117,159 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 117,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 98,159 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 96,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates backing has lightened honey combed logo,s.

offside front tyre starting to get low.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,356 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 90,605 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 90,605 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 88,586 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 88,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 86,260 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 86,260 miles

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

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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Y499 GDU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y499 GDU, 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 Y499 GDU registered?

Y499 GDU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y499 GDU shows 18 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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