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RX51 RYJ

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,669 mi
Last recorded199,669 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 RYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 199,669 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

Oil sensor warning light stays on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 199,669 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management warning light stays on

Oil sensor warning light stays on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 180,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb failure light on n/s/f fog light damaged.

engine management light on.

nearside and offside front top front and rear track control arms rear rubber bushes cracked.

offside and nearside front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges.

oil sensor light on checked oil level.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 179,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb failure light on n/s/f fog light damaged.

engine management light on.

nearside and offside front top front and rear track control arms rear rubber bushes cracked.

offside and nearside front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges.

oil sensor light on checked oil level.

Pass 31 May 2012 156,450 miles

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

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

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

front registration plate worn

Fail 29 May 2012 156,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

engine light on

front registration plate worn

offside front tyre worn very low bald on stepped tread

Pass 22 Feb 2011 133,288 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 133,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 119,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 115,909 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 109,984 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 90,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2005 71,149 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 71,149 miles

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

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)

o/s/f tyre worn out on lnner edge.

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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RX51 RYJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RX51 RYJ, 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 RX51 RYJ registered?

RX51 RYJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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