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LF51 YGL

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,233 mi
Last recorded167,233 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YGL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 167,233 miles

front upper suspension arms bushes worn

nearside rear shock

offside cv joint badly worn

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

washers

Fail 23 Aug 2017 167,076 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front upper suspension arms bushes worn

nearside rear shock

offside cv joint badly worn

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

washers

Pass 31 Aug 2016 158,263 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 158,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 151,648 miles

offside outer cv boot leaking and both front flexable brake hoses perished badly

Fail 26 Aug 2015 151,648 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside outer cv boot leaking and both front flexable brake hoses perished badly

Pass 27 Aug 2014 145,468 miles

nearside front outer anti roll bar link

offside and nearside front brake hoses

Fail 27 Aug 2014 145,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front outer anti roll bar link

offside and nearside front brake hoses

Pass 28 Aug 2013 139,235 miles

both front flexable brake hoses perished badly

Fail 27 Aug 2013 139,235 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front flexable brake hoses perished badly

Fail 21 Aug 2012 132,797 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre low on outer edge

Rear number plate

Pass 21 Aug 2012 132,797 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre low on outer edge

Rear number plate

Pass 2 Sep 2011 124,867 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 114,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 107,754 miles

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

front number plate

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 101,434 miles

full plastic under body covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2008 101,434 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

full plastic under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2007 94,474 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2006 86,515 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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LF51 YGL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LF51 YGL, 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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LF51 YGL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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