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Y918 VBL

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,623 mi
Last recorded73,623 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,623 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,664 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,051 miles

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

small chip in off side front screen

Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,543 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 60,515 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front brakes have slight brake judder at application

front number plate cracked

near side front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

near side rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,243 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,337 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,633 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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Y918 VBL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y918 VBL, 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 Y918 VBL registered?

Y918 VBL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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