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RY51 BVR

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,873 mi
Last recorded172,873 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 BVR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 172,873 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 172,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 164,355 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 154,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 142,493 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 130,882 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge of tread

Fail 9 Jan 2012 130,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Jan 2011 120,111 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 110,424 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 110,424 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 95,410 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 95,112 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,694 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 67,214 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,064 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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RY51 BVR is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY51 BVR, 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 RY51 BVR registered?

RY51 BVR is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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