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RUI 6747

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,004 mi
Last recorded170,004 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 6747
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 170,004 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 16 Mar 2018 170,003 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Fuel system component leaking centre of vehicle (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 19 Apr 2017 169,759 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 163,255 miles

Offside Rear tyre, nail in tread

Fail 22 Mar 2016 163,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, nail in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 154,674 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 154,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 146,979 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 146,979 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

gearbox mounting play

Pass 26 Feb 2013 138,640 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 138,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 131,528 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2012 131,462 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 111,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,622 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 83,890 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 1,620 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 1,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,575 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 69,575 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,656 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 47,924 miles

all pads getting worn

front no plate cracked , still readable

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight damage n/s/f tyre sidewall

washers high

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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RUI 6747 is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RUI 6747, 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 RUI 6747 registered?

RUI 6747 is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is RUI 6747 safe to buy?

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