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Y521 YRV

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,112 mi
Last recorded75,112 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 YRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,112 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc pads are starting to wear thin.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 75,112 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc pads are starting to wear thin.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,300 miles

2 (of 10) segments of high level brake light do not work

Nearside rear indicator lens is damaged and repaired by red lens tape. Tape coverage reduced to ensure that majority of lens shows amber light.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 72,300 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

2 (of 10) segments of high level brake light do not work

Nearside rear indicator lens is damaged and repaired by red lens tape. Tape coverage reduced to ensure that majority of lens shows amber light.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 60,263 miles

3 out of 10 high level brake lights not working

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

offside rear tyre has small gouge in outer wall

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,034 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 49,033 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Temporary repair to nearside rear indicator lens

Two elements of high level brake light not operating

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,302 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 42,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2008 42,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,011 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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Y521 YRV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y521 YRV, 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 Y521 YRV registered?

Y521 YRV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 August 2001.

Is Y521 YRV safe to buy?

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