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MJ51 YSZ

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,183 mi
Last recorded183,183 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 183,183 miles

ref test no 386504264336

Fail 30 Dec 2014 183,145 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

215/55 r16

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fluid around power steering pump

heavy engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

o/s/f brake flexi hose perished

Pass 7 May 2013 172,006 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dampness around power steering pump

o/s/f flexi hose perished and splitting

slight movmement both sides front lower ball joints

unable to view rear coil springs fully

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Apr 2013 172,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dampness around power steering pump

handbrake travel high

o/s/f flexi hose perished and splitting

slight movmement both sides front lower ball joints

unable to view rear coil springs fully

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Apr 2013 171,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

sump plug leaking badly

Fail 25 Jan 2012 153,265 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Washer bottle leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 153,265 miles

Coolant leak

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Washer bottle leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 121,952 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 121,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2009 113,054 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 113,054 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 112,306 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 103,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2007 94,219 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 94,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 88,100 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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MJ51 YSZ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MJ51 YSZ, 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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MJ51 YSZ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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