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Y878 RRX

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

194,350 mi
Last recorded194,350 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 RRX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 194,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 174,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 173,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 166,799 miles

Battery Lose

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 159,529 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 149,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 133,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Nov 2014 133,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 120,405 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 120,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,835 miles

Brake disc,s allround in poor condition

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

Nearside rear tyre small cuts on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 112,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake disc,s allround in poor condition

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

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

Nearside rear tyre small cuts on inner edge

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 108,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 104,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,320 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 95,505 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 90,131 miles

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 89,855 miles

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

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

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

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

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

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

Pass 3 May 2006 76,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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Y878 RRX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y878 RRX, 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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Y878 RRX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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