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Y484 RSA

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,766 mi
Last recorded131,766 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 RSA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 131,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 131,766 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel tank insecure tank straps broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 119,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 119,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,290 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,104 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 74,465 miles

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

Suspension not original

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

Fail 12 May 2017 74,463 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension not original

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

Pass 12 May 2016 50,316 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,692 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,777 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 44,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,044 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,526 miles

o/s/f brake bind

tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,760 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,997 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,644 miles

rear number plate

Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,585 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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Y484 RSA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y484 RSA, 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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Y484 RSA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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