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AY51 OBT

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,229 mi
Last recorded96,229 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OBT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 96,229 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some uderside components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,817 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2017 86,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,235 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2016 84,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,812 miles

wiper rubbers in poor condition

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 74,278 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,593 miles

rear brakes slight bind.....

Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,393 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,891 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,965 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,089 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 44,089 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,087 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 42,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 1,781 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 32,284 miles

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

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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AY51 OBT is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY51 OBT, 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 AY51 OBT registered?

AY51 OBT is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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