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Y686 TDL

2001 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,658 mi
Last recorded120,658 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 TDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 120,658 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 106,978 miles

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

n/s rear lamp

Fail 19 Oct 2011 106,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s rear lamp

Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,696 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,340 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 83,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,889 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 59,889 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 53,550 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 48,261 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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Y686 TDL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Purple with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y686 TDL, 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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Y686 TDL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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