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Y862 FBD

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

164,858 mi
Last recorded164,858 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 FBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 164,858 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 159,031 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 158,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Upper nearside and offside suspension arms bushes deteriorated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 150,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 138,577 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 118,295 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 103,751 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,686 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 128,026 miles

wheel nuts not checked

Pass 31 Oct 2008 123,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel nuts not checked . Limited aceess under vehicle due to engine covers

Pass 18 Aug 2007 114,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 104,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 92,495 miles

Restricted veiw underneath vehicle due to engine †covers

Wheel nuts not check due to hub caps

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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Y862 FBD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y862 FBD, 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 Y862 FBD registered?

Y862 FBD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y862 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y862 FBD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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