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Y252 RTD

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,377 mi
Last recorded87,377 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 RTD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,377 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,351 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 87,351 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,198 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

Nearside Rear Brake sticking on slightly .

Fail 3 Apr 2019 74,198 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake sticking on slightly .

Pass 21 Mar 2018 64,961 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,000 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,903 miles

engine management light on

nearside and offside front drop link rubbers starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,373 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,493 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 54,493 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,682 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,411 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,132 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,121 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 39,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,170 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,378 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,769 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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Y252 RTD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y252 RTD, 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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Y252 RTD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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