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Y687 DBW

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,885 mi
Last recorded145,885 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 DBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 145,885 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 131,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 116,092 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 104,404 miles

near side front brake hose perishing

off side front brake hose perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 100,693 miles

front brake flexie perished

front number plate damaged

nearside rear secondary side light inop

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 23 Sep 2008 96,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 96,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 89,950 miles

adv wiper blades splitting †adv play in rear link arm bushes †adv play in rear a/roll bar bushes †adv no plate light works when tapped

Pass 24 Jul 2006 84,325 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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Y687 DBW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y687 DBW, 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 Y687 DBW registered?

Y687 DBW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y687 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y687 DBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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