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AP51 JFY

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

228,967 mi
Last recorded228,967 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 JFY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 228,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 215,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 215,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 200,329 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 200,329 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 99,759 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 179,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 172,924 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 165,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under body trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2011 165,347 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under body trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 156,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 156,187 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and perished

under body trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 146,970 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate fading

ribbed belt perished

Pass 27 Aug 2008 140,060 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 140,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 135,188 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 122,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre wearing low both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

one washer jet blocked on n/s

rear number plate worn

Pass 8 Sep 2006 122,507 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre wearing low both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

one washer jet blocked on n/s

rear number plate worn

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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AP51 JFY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AP51 JFY, 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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AP51 JFY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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