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BF51 YUB

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,711 mi
Last recorded132,711 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 132,711 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 132,711 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 129,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier recommend early repair (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit ,recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished near to legal limit

Fail 14 Apr 2022 129,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier recommend early repair (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit ,recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished near to legal limit

Pass 2 Feb 2021 124,859 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated near to legal limit

Fail 30 Jan 2021 124,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear brake pads have been severely overheated ,recommend immediate replacement

rear registration plate deteriorated near to legal limit

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to binding brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,162 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated near to legal limit

rear registration plate deteriorated to legal limit recommend early renewal

Pass 16 Jul 2018 108,179 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 108,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 100,113 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 88,483 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front brake disc's poor condtion

Fail 15 Aug 2012 69,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front brake disc's poor condtion

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,375 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 67,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,784 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,178 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 44,168 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,168 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,980 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 23,211 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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BF51 YUB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF51 YUB, 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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BF51 YUB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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