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Y86 RDG

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,447 mi
Last recorded112,447 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 RDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,447 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 112,443 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,880 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 108,880 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Plenum chamber full of water.

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 105,566 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 100,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 100,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,607 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers begining to smear

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as vehicle fitted with under covers and engine covers

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,272 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 65,960 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 65,960 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,965 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 55,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,034 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on inside edge

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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Y86 RDG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y86 RDG, 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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What year was Y86 RDG registered?

Y86 RDG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2001.

Is Y86 RDG safe to buy?

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