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Y251 VJW

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,234 mi
Last recorded196,234 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 VJW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 196,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 196,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2014 188,719 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 188,719 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 179,472 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 21 May 2012 179,134 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 13 May 2011 163,441 miles

srs light showing

Fail 12 May 2011 163,419 miles

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

srs light showing

Fail 13 May 2010 150,156 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

srs light showing

Pass 13 May 2010 150,156 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

srs light showing

Pass 14 May 2009 137,680 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2009 137,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 120,350 miles

srs light on

Fail 8 May 2008 120,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

srs light on

Fail 26 Apr 2007 101,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 101,507 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 87,635 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 87,635 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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Y251 VJW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y251 VJW, 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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Y251 VJW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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