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AY51 OEC

2001 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,264 mi
Last recorded168,264 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 168,264 miles

both front flexi hoses perrished

osf tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 2 Jul 2011 168,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Engine Management Warning Light indicates an Engine Fault.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF Upper , Rear , Inner Suspension Arm is slightly Deteriated.

NSR Seatbelt not Tested due to the installation of a Baby Seat.

Signs of Coolant loss on the lower of the Engine.

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 145,654 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 145,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 134,885 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 134,885 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 128,654 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 119,834 miles

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

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2006 98,212 miles

unable to fully check underside due to plastic shields

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 OEC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY51 OEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 OEC registered?

AY51 OEC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is AY51 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 OEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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