MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake efficiency low (16%)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake efficiency low (16%)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
play in steering rack nearside
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
play in steering rack nearside
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW51 BYV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 MW51 BYV, 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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MW51 BYV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2001.
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