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Y956 GCA

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,993 mi
Last recorded163,993 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 GCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 163,993 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 145,060 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 145,058 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 137,620 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 132,764 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 125,350 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 120,257 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 115,308 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,044 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 105,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,123 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 92,741 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 83,515 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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Y956 GCA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y956 GCA, 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 Y956 GCA registered?

Y956 GCA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y956 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 GCA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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