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BF51 YWB

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,011 mi
Last recorded194,011 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YWB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 194,011 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre sidewall split but not showing cords

Fail 10 Dec 2013 194,011 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre sidewall split but not showing cords

Pass 22 Dec 2012 179,965 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 179,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 172,834 miles

Both front wipers are worn

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 166,925 miles

engine management light on

o/s rear bkake sticking

Pass 6 Apr 2010 158,206 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 136,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 136,819 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 117,128 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 108,486 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 98,633 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 YWB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YWB, 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 YWB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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