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Y158 RSE

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,174 mi
Last recorded149,174 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 RSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 149,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 137,050 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 133,825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 129,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 120,841 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 120,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 97,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 79,700 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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Y158 RSE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y158 RSE, 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 Y158 RSE registered?

Y158 RSE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y158 RSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y158 RSE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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