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LF51 YNT

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

267,500 mi
Last recorded267,500 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YNT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 267,500 miles

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

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

Under trays & engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rubber mounting in track rod ends worn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 258,932 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted to vehicle

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Pass 5 Nov 2014 249,606 miles

All suspension arms have deteriorated bushes but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S/F tyre worn on edges and is soft

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 5 Nov 2014 249,606 miles

All suspension arms have deteriorated bushes but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on edges and is soft

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 9 Nov 2013 237,466 miles

nearside dip beam output poor

Fail 9 Nov 2013 237,464 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

nearside dip beam output poor

Pass 9 Nov 2012 227,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 227,478 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 212,884 miles

3 nails in nearside rear tyre

Excessive irregular movement in nearside track rod end rubber damping bush

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Slight play in front lower rearmost ball joints offside and nearside

front suspension upper arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Nov 2010 200,313 miles

Front suspension top wishbone inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

front flexable brake hoses starting to perish

slight play in both nearside front lower ball joints

Fail 29 Oct 2010 200,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Close to excessive play at nearside track rod end to rack bonded joint

Front suspension top wishbone inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

front flexable brake hoses starting to perish

slight play in both nearside front lower ball joints

Pass 7 Nov 2009 182,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 161,660 miles

chips to screen

Fail 1 Nov 2008 161,660 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chips to screen

Pass 10 Nov 2007 141,429 miles

Fuel cooler underside of vehicle damp

Both front fleixble brake hoses slightly perished

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

Washers jets poorly adjusted

Pass 2 Nov 2006 113,827 miles

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

front and rear discs and pads worn

fuel pipes under car damp

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2005 100,840 miles

fuel lines damp posible leak in past

Fail 9 Nov 2005 100,797 miles

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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 YNT is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey 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 LF51 YNT, 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 YNT is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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