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Y518 VGJ

2001 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,037 mi
Last recorded158,037 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 VGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 158,037 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 151,856 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 146,611 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 141,582 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 129,720 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,392 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 116,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 102,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light illuminated

Fail 26 Jan 2011 102,114 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light illuminated

o-s-r brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,390 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light illuminated

n/s rack gaiter, outer clip missing

wiper blades ends split

Fail 28 Jan 2009 82,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 82,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 71,106 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 64,634 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 50,602 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 45,732 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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Y518 VGJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y518 VGJ, 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 Y518 VGJ registered?

Y518 VGJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y518 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 VGJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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