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GN51 FYV

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,204 mi
Last recorded135,204 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 135,204 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 135,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 134,682 miles

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

advise wheel alignment check

Pass 13 Dec 2011 128,958 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 120,806 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split.

nearside tyre bald on the inner edge.

offside front inner driveshaft boot split.

offside front tyre bald on the outer edge.

offside windscreen wiper blade worn.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 120,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split.

nearside tyre bald on the inner edge.

offside front inner driveshaft boot split.

offside front tyre bald on the outer edge.

offside windscreen wiper blade worn.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 103,596 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 103,596 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 96,703 miles

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

rear anti roll bar moutings cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2008 90,436 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 90,254 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,260 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 77,258 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 24 Feb 2006 70,465 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 70,269 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front discs lipped

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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GN51 FYV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GN51 FYV, 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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What year was GN51 FYV registered?

GN51 FYV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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