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Y651 DFC

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,233 mi
Last recorded174,233 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY651 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 174,233 miles

Rear Both tyres worn on outer edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 174,233 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Rear Both tyres worn on outer edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 163,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 14 Feb 2014 15,530 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2014 155,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2013 136,757 miles

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

n/s/f both upper arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f both upper arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 118,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 93,685 miles

engine undertray fitted

front to rear brake pipes covered by plstic flooring

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,240 miles

both front lower arm rear bush slight play

engine oil leak

front discs are in poor condition

front pads are geting low

rear indercaters slightly white

requires clutch is worn

Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,637 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 59,277 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 59,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 55,574 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,216 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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Y651 DFC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y651 DFC, 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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Y651 DFC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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