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Y96 EFT

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,065 mi
Last recorded164,065 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 EFT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 164,065 miles

oil leak around engine

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

gearbox engine mount very worn

Pass 18 Feb 2016 153,788 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 141,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 128,775 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 123,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 123,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 123,217 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 117,703 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 107,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 96,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 80,640 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 80,639 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 68,591 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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Y96 EFT is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y96 EFT, 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 Y96 EFT registered?

Y96 EFT is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y96 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 EFT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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