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Y985 YAS

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,665 mi
Last recorded161,665 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 YAS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 161,665 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 149,765 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2012 135,272 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 119,839 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 114,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 103,215 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 86,841 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 83,491 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 83,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 79,197 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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Y985 YAS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y985 YAS, 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 Y985 YAS registered?

Y985 YAS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y985 YAS safe to buy?

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