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AO51 YJR

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,070 mi
Last recorded161,070 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YJR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 161,070 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 161,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 152,475 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 141,780 miles

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

front radiator support member corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 128,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 107,856 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2017 83,670 miles

cuts to n/s/f and o/s/f tyre on sidewall

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter leaking grease

parking brake just meets minimum requirements

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,653 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both sides (1.2.1e)

cuts to n/s/f and o/s/f tyre on sidewall

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter leaking grease

parking brake just meets minimum requirements

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 79,527 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear brake disc worn / heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 May 2016 79,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear brake disc worn / heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2015 76,735 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 76,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,883 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 68,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,270 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,418 miles

FULL UNDER FLOUR TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,725 miles

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

front and rear tyres worn approx 3mm

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,623 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,701 miles

small splits in offside wiper blade

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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AO51 YJR is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO51 YJR, 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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AO51 YJR is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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