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Y871 DWL

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,415 mi
Last recorded78,415 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 DWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,415 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 78,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 76,369 miles

General light corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2017 72,454 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 64,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,462 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,369 miles

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

both rear tyres severely perished

both registration plates in poor condition

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2008 63,369 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres severely perished

both registration plates in poor condition

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,995 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside wiper blade split

rear brake discs in poor condition

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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Y871 DWL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y871 DWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y871 DWL registered?

Y871 DWL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y871 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y871 DWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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