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J16 RGH

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,255 mi
Last recorded183,255 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 RGH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 183,255 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 169,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 150,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 133,518 miles

exhaust system tatty

front subframe surface corrosion

handbrake just met requirements

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2017 126,330 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 126,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 114,433 miles

Child seat fitted obscuring items

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Front wipers worn/noisey

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Various bushes deteriarated but not excessive movements

Various underneath surface corrosion but not excessive

Fail 30 Oct 2015 114,345 miles

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

Child seat fitted obscuring items

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Front wipers worn/noisey

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Various bushes deteriarated but not excessive movements

Various underneath surface corrosion but not excessive

Pass 24 Oct 2014 111,117 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 111,117 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,156 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centrebox corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms - moderate surface corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2012 88,963 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 88,693 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,569 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 80,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 71,239 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)

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2009 65,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,939 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,670 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,972 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 38,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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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J16 RGH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J16 RGH, 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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J16 RGH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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