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FY51 CDF

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,704 mi
Last recorded168,704 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 CDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2021 168,704 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-link play to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smears screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop -links play to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smears screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arms bushes are perished & splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inoperative (offside is dim) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides parking brake poor performance

Pass 7 Aug 2020 165,061 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 165,058 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 158,472 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 158,472 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 153,532 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some component

Pass 3 Aug 2017 147,051 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front anti roll bar link arm bushes unbonding

Pass 20 Jul 2016 139,213 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 139,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 130,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on dash

front brake flexi pipe cracking up

Pass 16 Jul 2014 115,099 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a nail and begining to crack up

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 115,099 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre has a nail and begining to crack up

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,287 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,588 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 81,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,342 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,685 miles

nearside rear tyre bold outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,628 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 41,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.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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FY51 CDF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY51 CDF, 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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FY51 CDF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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