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Y981 RVY

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,888 mi
Last recorded136,888 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 RVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 136,888 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small chips in screen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi to caliper deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi to caliper deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 131,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 131,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 125,217 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS & OS rear seats ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 120,701 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test nav mount ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 115,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 108,188 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated mis-shapen (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components but not excessive

Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,038 miles

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

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components but not excessive

Fail 3 Jul 2019 107,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs heavily corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs heavily corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components but not excessive

Pass 27 May 2017 102,645 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 102,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 96,145 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 90,965 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 83,874 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 79,036 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 73,488 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 73,488 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 69,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 63,364 miles

Nearside rear coil spring badly corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 57,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 52,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 46,289 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,841 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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Y981 RVY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y981 RVY, 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 Y981 RVY registered?

Y981 RVY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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