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RY51 ZLV

2001 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

85,110 mi
Last recorded85,110 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 ZLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 76,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 75,410 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,001 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 73,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,724 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,348 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 70,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,019 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,385 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,577 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,825 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,443 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,241 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,250 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,814 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 42,242 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 52,148 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,049 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,499 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 24,594 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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RY51 ZLV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RY51 ZLV, 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 RY51 ZLV registered?

RY51 ZLV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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The MOT history for RY51 ZLV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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