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Y886 RBR

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,256 mi
Last recorded158,256 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 RBR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 158,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 155,390 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield loose in middle of system

Fail 27 Nov 2017 155,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield loose in middle of system

Pass 16 Nov 2016 151,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm center tread & inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

oil level low

Fail 15 Nov 2016 151,805 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm center tread & inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

oil level low

Pass 7 Dec 2015 141,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

item removed from drivers view prior to test

light fixed front poss ele fault on osf head light unit

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 141,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

item removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 134,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 134,430 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 119,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 108,319 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 96,435 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,435 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 86,952 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,662 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 61,395 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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Y886 RBR is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y886 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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Y886 RBR is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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