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Y516 XVV

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,576 mi
Last recorded220,576 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 XVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 220,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 215,444 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 202,534 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 202,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 186,334 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 171,659 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F Tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 151,404 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 127,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 110,140 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 110,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,565 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 72,306 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,699 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 66,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,898 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 57,898 miles

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

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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Y516 XVV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y516 XVV, 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 Y516 XVV registered?

Y516 XVV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y516 XVV safe to buy?

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