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GY51 VHL

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,079 mi
Last recorded199,079 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 199,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 190,703 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 190,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre facing wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 185,311 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 185,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 178,973 miles

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

n/s/r inner tyre perrished

Pass 28 Mar 2014 178,973 miles

n/s/r inner tyre perrished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 161,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 161,011 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 141,300 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2012 141,057 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 127,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 122,625 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2009 113,933 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 103,552 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 94,456 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 86,167 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 86,167 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 VHL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

GY51 VHL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 VHL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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