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GY51 HMG

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

220,681 mi
Last recorded220,681 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HMG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 220,681 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 220,675 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also n/s deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 215,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 206,211 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 206,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 193,852 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 193,837 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 183,245 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2011 183,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r bump stop damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2010 170,930 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 170,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 156,255 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 156,254 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 134,386 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 134,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen (b zone)

slight movement in both front lower arms

Pass 21 Sep 2007 111,292 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 96,202 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 96,170 miles

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

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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GY51 HMG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GY51 HMG, 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 GY51 HMG registered?

GY51 HMG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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