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Y508 RRP

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

225,546 mi
Last recorded225,546 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 RRP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2015 225,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering and suspension worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 204,251 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage,o/s/r brake slightly binding,both rear wheel bearings slight play,o/s middle of floor slightly damaged

o/s/f brake caliper seal

Fail 26 Mar 2014 204,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage,o/s/r brake slightly binding,both rear wheel bearings slight play,o/s middle of floor slightly damaged

o/s/f brake caliper seal

Pass 5 Apr 2013 187,245 miles

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brke discs corroded,both rear brakes slightly binding,suspension corroded,o/s/r floor slightly damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2013 187,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brke discs corroded,both rear brakes slightly binding,suspension corroded,o/s/r floor slightly damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 173,536 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake disc's corroded

corroded suspension/brakes

n/s rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 24 Mar 2011 153,775 miles

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

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)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen damage outside swept area,front brake discs slightly corroded,suspension bushes perished

Pass 7 Apr 2010 127,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

no tow ball fitted,washer bottle area leak ?? lower engine cover insecure.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 112,939 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F anti roll bar bushes spliting slightly

Oil leak

One bulb inop in centre brake lamp

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 105,794 miles

slight water ingress to rear number plate

Fail 20 Mar 2008 105,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

slight water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 23 Mar 2007 96,047 miles

damage to o/s/r floor

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

slight play in both rear w/brgs

slight water ingrss to rear number plate

Fail 21 Mar 2007 95,984 miles

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

damage to o/s/r floor

light corrosion to front & rear brake discs

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit(on 3mm)

slight perishing to outer c/v gaiters

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 22 Mar 2006 86,574 miles

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

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

large engine undertray fitted. †

light corrosion to front and rear brake discs

offside rear fuel pipe and floor area damaged.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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Y508 RRP is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y508 RRP, 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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Y508 RRP is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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