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LY51 VLU

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,281 mi
Last recorded104,281 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 104,281 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,083 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 102,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,567 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,583 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,022 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,178 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,704 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 74,699 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 67,128 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,128 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,001 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,405 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 VLU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY51 VLU registered?

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

Is LY51 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 VLU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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