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RV51 YJL

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,212 mi
Last recorded203,212 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 YJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 203,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 192,038 miles

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

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

slight noise both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Aug 2014 192,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

slight noise both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jul 2013 183,464 miles

Both rear tyres edges of tread worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlight aim on upper limit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front (Both) upper inner suspension bushes perishing

Offside front (Both) upper inner suspension bushes perishing

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

Turbo hosing oily

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 173,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight wear in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2011 161,958 miles

Belly pan fitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension bushes starting to perish

Full sill covers fitted

Rear discs slightly corroded

Slight play nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 143,353 miles

Belly pan fitted

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

Full sill covers fitted

Rear discs slightly corroded

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Underbody panels fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2010 143,353 miles

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

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

Belly pan fitted

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

Full sill covers fitted

Rear discs slightly corroded

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 132,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 118,868 miles

Belly pan fitted

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Full sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Underbody protection panels fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2007 102,332 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 87,786 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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RV51 YJL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV51 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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RV51 YJL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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