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AY51 VCL

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,189 mi
Last recorded130,189 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 VCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 130,189 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 130,189 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 127,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 121,885 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 117,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,581 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 103,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 98,498 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,097 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2006 75,007 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 63,662 miles

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 VCL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VCL, 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

How do I check the history of AY51 VCL?

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What year was AY51 VCL registered?

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

Is AY51 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 VCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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