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KE51 YSW

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,921 mi
Last recorded170,921 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 YSW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 170,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 170,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 164,798 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 164,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the edge

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 162,699 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside front droplink lower bush worn

Offside front suspension both upper arm inner bushes starting to debond

Offside rear 205/55 x 16 tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2014 162,697 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside front droplink lower bush worn

Offside front suspension both upper arm inner bushes starting to debond

Offside rear 205/55 x 16 tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 151,873 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2013 151,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,878 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side under tray broken

Pass 21 Oct 2011 111,769 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 111,769 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,483 miles

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2010 104,481 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2009 95,924 miles

nearside stop light slightly dull

Pass 5 Nov 2008 85,769 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)

air bag light on

Fail 5 Nov 2008 85,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Oct 2007 72,356 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 57,702 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 57,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 51,038 miles

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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KE51 YSW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KE51 YSW, 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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KE51 YSW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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