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Y526 GDU

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,774 mi
Last recorded156,774 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 GDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 156,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 156,774 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 152,722 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 143,844 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Very heavy wear on outer tred on n/side rear tyre.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 139,286 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 139,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake disc scored

engine M.I.L illuminated

Pass 7 Feb 2012 131,538 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 131,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2011 125,049 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 120,687 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 117,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 105,406 miles

mi lamp iluminated

Pass 2 Feb 2007 90,018 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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Y526 GDU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y526 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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Y526 GDU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y526 GDU safe to buy?

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