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Y558 SPS

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,299 mi
Last recorded152,299 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 152,299 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 152,299 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 138,793 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 138,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 126,852 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front discs pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2011 126,852 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 114,691 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 114,691 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 99,136 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 88,259 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 73,787 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 67,675 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 62,546 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 62,546 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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Y558 SPS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey 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 Y558 SPS, 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 Y558 SPS registered?

Y558 SPS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2001.

Is Y558 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y558 SPS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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