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VX51 YTF

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,397 mi
Last recorded149,397 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 YTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 149,397 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 149,301 miles

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

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

EML light on

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 142,800 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 137,002 miles

Engine has a substantial oil leak.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs appear badly worn and corroded.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 136,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d) DANGEROUS

Engine has a substantial oil leak.

Engine warning light displayed.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs appear badly worn and corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 130,554 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 122,322 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 122,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine managment lamp on

Engine misfire

Pass 22 Dec 2011 121,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2010 119,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 111,874 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2007 88,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 79,283 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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VX51 YTF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX51 YTF, 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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VX51 YTF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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