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Y873 CLA

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,395 mi
Last recorded151,395 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 CLA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 151,395 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 143,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 134,425 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 134,425 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 124,117 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 124,117 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 112,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 112,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 103,974 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 103,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

of saide rear brake tight pass and advice

Pass 15 Jan 2008 94,042 miles

Both front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

Engine oil level on minimum

Front brake imbalance right on 25% maximum

Slight damage to driver's door mirror - view to rear not seriously impaired

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 94,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

Engine oil level on minimum

Front brake imbalance right on 25% maximum

Slight damage to driver's door mirror - view to rear not seriously impaired

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 83,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 83,538 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 75,065 miles

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

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

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

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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Y873 CLA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y873 CLA, 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 Y873 CLA registered?

Y873 CLA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y873 CLA safe to buy?

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