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Y81 YVA

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,960 mi
Last recorded153,960 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 YVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 153,960 miles

oil leak on engine

osr tyre starting to crack

Fail 1 Sep 2016 153,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted - not seriously weakened

oil leak on engine

osr tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Aug 2015 152,111 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 152,111 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 146,609 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 146,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 141,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 132,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 116,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 100,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,324 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,766 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 39,700 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,447 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 29,785 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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Y81 YVA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y81 YVA, 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 Y81 YVA registered?

Y81 YVA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y81 YVA safe to buy?

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