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Y498 RBR

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,478 mi
Last recorded155,478 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 RBR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 155,478 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine management light is on

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 150,757 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 150,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 147,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stabliser bar (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stabliser bar (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 143,075 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml on

Pass 5 May 2016 138,567 miles

engine mount worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2016 138,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine mount worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 132,162 miles

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

engine managment light on dash

gear box mount worn

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes have slight movement

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2014 125,907 miles

both rear tyres on limit

engine light on

front anti roll bar links wearing

rear gear box mount worn

wipers getting smeary

Pass 28 Mar 2013 119,121 miles

front anti roll bar links wearing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 110,158 miles

front anti roll bar links wearing

Fail 30 Mar 2012 110,158 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar links wearing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 89,073 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,396 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 76,375 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,071 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,034 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 45,229 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 38,366 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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Y498 RBR is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y498 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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Y498 RBR is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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