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Y479 RGM

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,928 mi
Last recorded182,928 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 RGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 182,928 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 178,990 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 177,433 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 13 Dec 2018 174,495 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 172,150 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 171,040 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 14 Dec 2015 169,810 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 169,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 163,561 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 154,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 143,654 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 124,956 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 124,956 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 103,014 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 101,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs worn and corroded,but not yet seriously weakend

Pass 16 Dec 2009 81,645 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 81,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,666 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 75,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 68,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,291 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 63,288 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 53,368 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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Y479 RGM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y479 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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Y479 RGM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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