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R16 RTR

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,142 mi
Last recorded199,142 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 RTR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 199,142 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front and rear tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2018 196,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning indicator on

covers fitted to underside & engine compartment

ofside front & rear tyres worn on edges

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2018 196,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning indicator on

covers fitted to underside & engine compartment

ofside front & rear tyres worn on edges

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2016 195,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 195,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 191,764 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dampness of oil under engine area

n/s/f tyre treads has worn low on inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2015 191,764 miles

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

dampness of oil under engine area

n/s/f tyre treads has worn low on inner & outer edges

Pass 14 May 2014 182,624 miles

noise from n/s front suspension , not able to find problem

Pass 16 Apr 2013 168,118 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 157,948 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 140,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers wiper split at ends

Fail 28 Apr 2011 140,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers wiper split at ends

Pass 31 Mar 2010 124,910 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 124,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 112,830 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 76,084 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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R16 RTR is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R16 RTR, 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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R16 RTR is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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