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Y257 RTD

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

175,641 mi
Last recorded175,641 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 RTD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 175,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heatsheild loose

Fail 28 Feb 2020 175,640 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heatsheild loose

Pass 28 Feb 2019 167,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster loose

Pass 12 Feb 2018 158,117 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 158,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 156,675 miles

fog light tell tale switch in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2017 156,657 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion of both front wheel arches.

Engine covers/under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components.

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp.

O/S/R brake pads getting low.

O/S/R wheel bearing not checked because brake binding on.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 153,275 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components.

N/S/F tyre has 2.5mm tread depth left.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 153,275 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components.

N/S/F tyre has 2.5mm tread depth left.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 143,581 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 143,513 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s /r wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Pass 24 Jan 2014 135,780 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pads worning light on

Fail 24 Jan 2014 135,780 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pads worning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2013 128,910 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 128,906 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2012

Both front tyres worn on inner edges but within legal limits

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 117,271 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 117,271 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 107,783 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 107,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 96,964 miles

front tyres ON LIMIT/POOR

Fail 8 Jul 2006 82,806 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 82,806 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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Y257 RTD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 Y257 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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Y257 RTD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y257 RTD safe to buy?

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