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Y533 VGJ

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,744 mi
Last recorded139,744 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 VGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 139,744 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 139,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 120,533 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 91,268 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

195/65/15/91h

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,900 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 62,900 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,963 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 37,848 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,139 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 17,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 15,841 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,554 miles

nearside front indicator and both rear indicators start to discolour

Fail 16 May 2006 12,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 12,853 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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Y533 VGJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y533 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 Y533 VGJ registered?

Y533 VGJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y533 VGJ safe to buy?

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