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HG51 YLX

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,793 mi
Last recorded162,793 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 YLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 162,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 162,793 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 157,025 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 157,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 149,049 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 149,049 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 138,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear subframe is corroded

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 138,026 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear subframe is corroded

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 130,573 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight corrosion around n/s/r subframe mounting

Fail 22 May 2014 130,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Slight corrosion around n/s/r subframe mounting

Pass 15 Nov 2012 121,198 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 121,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,234 miles

engine oil level low

o/s and n/s front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2010 102,650 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 91,269 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,809 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 72,200 miles

advise new o/s/r lamp cluster, cracked

advise new rear anti roll bar and bushes, roll bar cracked.

advise new rear disc and pads, about 80% worn.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise new o/s/r lamp cluster, cracked

advise new rear anti roll bar and bushes, roll bar cracked.

advise new rear disc and pads, about 80% worn.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 60,767 miles

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

smell of fuel around tank and filler neck area

Fail 1 Dec 2005 49,446 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate delaminating

Pass 1 Dec 2005 49,446 miles

front number plate delaminating

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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HG51 YLX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HG51 YLX, 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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HG51 YLX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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