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Y436 RBR

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

176,724 mi
Last recorded176,724 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 RBR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 176,724 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 176,336 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 176,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 176,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 176,055 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 175,440 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 173,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 166,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 166,912 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 119,301 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 159,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Coolant level low

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 154,582 miles

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 152,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front lower track control arm inner bush stating to split

engine oil requires top up

Pass 25 May 2016 148,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both weak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both weak (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2016 148,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both weak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both weak (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 135,437 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 135,437 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2013 121,680 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 104,984 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 104,000 miles

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

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

tread on both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,339 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,524 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 83,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,524 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 83,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,879 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 76,872 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,384 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 68,838 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,905 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 62,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y436 RBR is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y436 RBR, 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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Y436 RBR is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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