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AK51 YKA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,339 mi
Last recorded111,339 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 111,339 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 111,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 93,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,814 miles

Coolant leak Staining and dripping down O/s of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost upper arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost upper arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost upper arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost upper arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 77,580 miles

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

Coolant leak Staining and dripping down O/s of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost upper arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost upper arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost upper arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost upper arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

head lamp washers not working

slight exhaust leak from front joint

Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust silencer cracked around pipe and leaking

head light washers not working

numerous plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 12 Sep 2018 64,869 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

bolt missing from under tray

Fail 7 Sep 2018 64,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

bolt missing from under tray

Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,903 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,157 miles

engine cover fitted

rear brake pads low

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 60,154 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

rear brake pads low

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,623 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2014 58,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,325 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 56,317 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Front brake's slightly binding

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,990 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WIPERS DETEORATED

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,828 miles

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 37,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,045 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 29,413 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 29,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK51 YKA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AK51 YKA, 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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AK51 YKA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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