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Y262 VJS

2001 Audi RS4

Purple Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,202 mi
Last recorded123,202 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi RS495,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 VJS
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 123,202 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 115,685 miles

both front tyres wearing to inside edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 108,635 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 101,570 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 96,082 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET HAS A BOLT SNAPPED,

O/S/R TYRE ON 2MM OF TREAD,

Fail 16 May 2008 94,941 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre of rear exhaust mounting bolt sheared

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

nails in n/s front and both rear tyres

Pass 4 May 2007 87,716 miles

BOTH CV BOOTS PERISHED

O/S REAR BRAKE BINDING

O/S REAR TYRE ON 2MM

Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,303 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS4?

Based on 23,377 MOT tests across 1,729 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
4,183
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 272
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 100
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 97
coil spring broken 94
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Y262 VJS is a 2001 Audi RS4 in Purple with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Audi RS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 95,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi RS4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y262 VJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Audi RS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y262 VJS registered?

Y262 VJS is a 2001 Audi RS4, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y262 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y262 VJS 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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