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MJ51 YSY

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,268 mi
Last recorded187,268 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 YSY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 187,268 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 178,375 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 175,777 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 11 Feb 2011 170,905 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 148,163 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F headlights slightly insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine slightly smoking but went through the emissions test ok

Pass 1 Dec 2008 143,829 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 143,575 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 127,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

has cut in offside rear tyre sidewall not down to cords or ply

Pass 30 Oct 2006 115,753 miles

borderline pass wiper blade drivers side

damp around fuel pipes but no apparent leaks †advised

intermittent misfire and slightly coloured smoke †but met pass criteria

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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MJ51 YSY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ51 YSY, 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 MJ51 YSY registered?

MJ51 YSY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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