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Y548 TGF

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,776 mi
Last recorded166,776 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 TGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 166,776 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 154,107 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 154,107 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 150,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake down a bit

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Apr 2013 147,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poss oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2011 147,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

o/s/f side light bulb dim

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 28 Aug 2010 136,701 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 121,421 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal feels different every time pressure is applied

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Aug 2009 121,421 miles

brake pedal feels different every time pressure is applied

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Aug 2008 104,512 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Aug 2008 104,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pedal very hard

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Aug 2007 86,371 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 86,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,350 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 28,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y548 TGF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y548 TGF, 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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Y548 TGF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y548 TGF safe to buy?

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