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Y453 RTU

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,956 mi
Last recorded213,956 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 RTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 213,956 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 190,552 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f pads getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2011 190,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f pads getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 172,411 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 162,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 151,671 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 151,670 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 141,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 127,180 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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Y453 RTU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y453 RTU, 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 Y453 RTU registered?

Y453 RTU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y453 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y453 RTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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