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Y429 RGM

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

222,227 mi
Last recorded222,227 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 RGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 222,227 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 198,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 167,834 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 156,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 149,727 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,431 miles

both front cv boots perishing

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front discs poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2012 125,401 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

tyres starting to wear low

Pass 21 Jul 2011 110,954 miles

Accident damage to nearside front wing and both rear doors.

All four front top suspension arm inner bushes cracking and deteriorating slightly.

Front and rear brake disc,s getting rusty on edges.

Front number plate cracked.

One bulb in high level brake light not working.

Windscreen lightly scratched and has a chip.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 110,954 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Accident damage to nearside front wing and both rear doors.

All four front top suspension arm inner bushes cracking and deteriorating slightly.

Front and rear brake disc,s getting rusty on edges.

Front number plate cracked.

One bulb in high level brake light not working.

Windscreen lightly scratched and has a chip.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 97,457 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 97,454 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

chip in winscreen

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,925 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front no. plate loose

Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine under tray fitted unable to see all steering etc

offside rear brake back plate damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 39,533 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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Y429 RGM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y429 RGM, 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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Y429 RGM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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