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Y987 GEX

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,370 mi
Last recorded117,370 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 GEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 117,370 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,611 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 115,611 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 104,981 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 104,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 94,098 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 94,098 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake binding

brake fluid low

Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,983 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 75,793 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 75,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,443 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2010 71,443 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,167 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,554 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,523 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,539 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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Y987 GEX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y987 GEX, 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 Y987 GEX registered?

Y987 GEX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y987 GEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 GEX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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