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Y989 SOO

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,541 mi
Last recorded101,541 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 SOO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,508 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 78,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake servo aux vacuum pump inoperative

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake servo aux vacuum pump inoperative

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 71,963 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,771 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,463 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 53,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,671 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 49,514 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,279 miles

wiper blade rubbers have small splits

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,154 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 41,143 miles

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

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

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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Y989 SOO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y989 SOO, 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 Y989 SOO registered?

Y989 SOO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y989 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 SOO shows 15 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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