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MF51 YJL

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,957 mi
Last recorded139,957 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 YJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 139,957 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 130,323 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 130,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 117,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,915 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 106,894 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 101,854 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 101,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,679 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 96,500 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 96,498 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,570 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,852 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 89,846 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,489 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,976 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 75,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,161 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 69,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,907 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 53,941 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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MF51 YJL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MF51 YJL, 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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What year was MF51 YJL registered?

MF51 YJL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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