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Y656 RBF

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,761 mi
Last recorded163,761 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 RBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 163,761 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2019 163,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 153,253 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 153,253 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake hose excessively damaged Split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached Loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 141,358 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Instrument cluster light on

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil sensor light on

Fail 17 Jul 2017 141,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad warning light on

Engine light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Instrument cluster light on

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil sensor light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 129,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,024 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 115,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 101,511 miles

front pads low / pad warning light on / pad wire broken / n/s/f wheel damaged / engine lght on / fron t tyre wearing on inside

Fail 18 Jul 2014 101,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front pads low / pad warning light on / pad wire broken / n/s/f wheel damaged / engine lght on / fron t tyre wearing on inside

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,513 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 93,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 84,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 84,653 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front c link bushes worn

Fail 14 Jul 2011 74,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front c link bushes worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,006 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f fog lamp glass is broken.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 45,443 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs starting to corroad

rear number plate starting to distort

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,443 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs starting to corroad

rear number plate starting to distort

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,471 miles

Centre Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs starting to corroad

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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Y656 RBF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 Y656 RBF, 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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Y656 RBF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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