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LY51 PMX

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

201,416 mi
Last recorded201,416 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 PMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 201,416 miles

engine/gearbox mounting defective-o/s/f and o/s/f of vehicle damaged

front number cracked-rear service and parking brake passed on limit

heat shield insecure-x2 rear d-bushes and links have slight play

n/s/r flexi deteriated-x2 trackrod ends slight play

rack play-front suspension arm bushes have slight play

rear x2 second hand hubs fitted and both rear bearings have slight play in them

x2 front links slight play-x2 front flexis deteriated

x2 front tyers on limit

x2 headlamps slight movement-battery slight movement

x2 rear flexi hoses slifhly deteristed

Fail 25 Feb 2016 201,416 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/r flexi cut (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated x2 (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine/gearbox mounting defective-o/s/f and o/s/f of vehicle damaged

front number cracked-rear service and parking brake passed on limit

heat shield insecure-x2 rear d-bushes and links have slight play

n/s/r flexi deteriated-x2 trackrod ends slight play

rack play-front suspension arm bushes have slight play

x2 front links slight play-x2 front flexis deteriated

x2 headlamps slight movement-battery slight movement

Pass 3 Jul 2015 195,057 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 195,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 183,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 169,714 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 169,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 151,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres near 1.6mm limit.slight play rear roll bar center bushes.rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 151,907 miles

rear tyres near 1.6mm limit.slight play rear roll bar center bushes.rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 129,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 103,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 103,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 95,200 miles

hand brake lever high

Fail 26 Mar 2009 95,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake lever high

Pass 31 Mar 2008 83,615 miles

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

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

fan belt slipping on full lock

plastic under tray broken on off side front

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,363 miles

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

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

front tyres low tread-advise replacement

Fail 17 Mar 2006 61,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,325 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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LY51 PMX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LY51 PMX, 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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LY51 PMX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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