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Y956 TBW

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,433 mi
Last recorded154,433 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 TBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 154,433 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 141,553 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges,205/55/16

recommeend wheel tracking check/adjusted

Fail 24 Apr 2012 141,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on the edges,205/55/16

recommeend wheel tracking check/adjusted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 136,669 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 126,456 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Mar 2010 126,349 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2009 111,531 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,880 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 98,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2007 86,230 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 75,399 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 TBW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y956 TBW, 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 Y956 TBW registered?

Y956 TBW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y956 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 TBW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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