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VK51 PBY

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

219,586 mi
Last recorded219,586 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 PBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 219,586 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

offside rear light lens damaged

outer sills covered

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 219,586 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

offside rear light lens damaged

outer sills covered

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 209,868 miles

Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 209,868 miles

Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 209,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak, advise service or repair.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 200,173 miles

Front suspension anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 5 Nov 2014 200,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front suspension anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 2 Nov 2013 186,348 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2012 181,792 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 171,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 161,843 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 151,960 miles

Both front wiper blades split and need replacing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 139,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 123,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 123,337 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 109,983 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 109,970 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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VK51 PBY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK51 PBY, 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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What year was VK51 PBY registered?

VK51 PBY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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