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Y531 VGJ

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,968 mi
Last recorded108,968 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 VGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 108,968 miles

Front brake hoses starting to crack

Nearside rear inner tail light not working, but vehicle still has a matched pair

Tyre valves on front wheels slightly perished

Fail 22 Nov 2013 108,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake hoses starting to crack

Nearside rear inner tail light not working, but vehicle still has a matched pair

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

Tyre valves on front wheels slightly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2012 100,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 100,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 91,417 miles

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 15 Nov 2010 82,695 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on edges but cannot fail as raised tread type tyres are fitted.

Nearside inner tail light doesn't work.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 74,234 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 74,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 60,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,146 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,974 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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Y531 VGJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y531 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y531 VGJ registered?

Y531 VGJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y531 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y531 VGJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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