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Y798 FFV

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,242 mi
Last recorded194,242 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 FFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 194,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 184,853 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 171,969 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 171,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 157,695 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 141,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 141,587 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 127,340 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 127,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 111,248 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 111,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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Y798 FFV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y798 FFV, 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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Y798 FFV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y798 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y798 FFV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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