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BF51 YVS

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,018 mi
Last recorded176,018 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YVS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 176,018 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 171,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 171,546 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 163,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 163,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 161,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 143,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front suspension joints slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2012 126,775 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 126,765 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 119,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 119,918 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 112,333 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 112,333 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 106,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 99,178 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 83,855 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BF51 YVS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BF51 YVS, 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 YVS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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