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Y256 RTD

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,465 mi
Last recorded151,465 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 RTD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2014 151,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs in a poor condition

engine oil leak

engine under tray broken and in a poor condition

front suspension top arm bushes showing stress marks

front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

has cam belt ever been replaced?

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

plastic sills

rear number plate showing delamination

unable to check all of rear coil springs bottom part in suspension

Pass 29 Jan 2014 151,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs in a poor condition

engine oil leak

engine under tray broken and in a poor condition

front suspension top arm bushes showing stress marks

front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

has cam belt ever been replaced?

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

plastic sills

rear number plate showing delamination

unable to check all of rear coil springs bottom part in suspension

Pass 22 Jan 2013 133,076 miles

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

both front tyres bold on edges

both nearside front upper suspension arms inner bushes perished

both offside front upper suspension arms bushes perished

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2013 133,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bold on edges

both nearside front upper suspension arms inner bushes perished

both offside front upper suspension arms bushes perished

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 119,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 115,621 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 107,674 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 98,308 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,414 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 87,414 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,470 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 59,246 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 59,246 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Y256 RTD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y256 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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Y256 RTD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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