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Y965 RGV

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,367 mi
Last recorded162,367 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 RGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 162,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 154,823 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 154,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 147,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 147,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 141,044 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 141,044 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 135,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 135,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2014 127,655 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 127,655 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 117,465 miles

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

rear number plate slightly loose

Fail 1 May 2013 117,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 14 May 2012 109,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 98,303 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 98,303 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 85,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 78,826 miles

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

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 2 Jun 2008 71,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,488 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 55,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 45,558 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 45,558 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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Y965 RGV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y965 RGV, 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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Y965 RGV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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