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Y293 RLC

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,835 mi
Last recorded100,835 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 RLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,835 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front bottom arm bush slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2018 100,835 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front bottom arm bush slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2015 99,922 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake disc scored

Pass 2 Dec 2010 78,692 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 74,296 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 74,260 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 133,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 129,590 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 118,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 102,095 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 102,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s wiper blade rubber edge missing

o/s wiper blade split

rear disc's rusty on edges

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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Y293 RLC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y293 RLC, 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 Y293 RLC registered?

Y293 RLC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y293 RLC safe to buy?

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