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Y579 CFV

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,504 mi
Last recorded145,504 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 CFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 145,504 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 145,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 142,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower suspension bushes have slight play o/s and n/s.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 142,830 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower suspension bushes have slight play o/s and n/s.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 141,754 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

discs slightly worn and pitted

front tyres have tread seperation

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 141,754 miles

Oil leak

discs slightly worn and pitted

front tyres have tread seperation

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 141,541 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Sep 2010 139,268 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 139,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 130,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 122,489 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 105,634 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 83,552 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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Y579 CFV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 Y579 CFV, 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 Y579 CFV registered?

Y579 CFV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y579 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y579 CFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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