MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
256,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both upper (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
water leak from header tank
N/S wiper fouling scuttle
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
N/S wiper fouling scuttle
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and lower drop link bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and lower drop link bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40zr18 92w (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread to shoulder wearing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer treads to shoulders wearing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
offside front and nearside front wiper blades deteriorating, recommend replacement
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
nearside mirror glass damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF51 YVC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YVC, 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 YVC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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