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Y50 TAY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,973 mi
Last recorded146,973 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 TAY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2016 146,973 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 146,865 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2014 140,489 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 133,989 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 130,416 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 116,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 197,466 miles

coolant leak on o/s/rear of engine

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2010 107,466 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

coolant leak on o/s/rear of engine

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,677 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 72,780 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 72,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 61,010 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 51,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y50 TAY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y50 TAY, 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 Y50 TAY registered?

Y50 TAY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y50 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y50 TAY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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