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Y951 VDO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,822 mi
Last recorded178,822 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 VDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 178,822 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 171,925 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 171,925 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 164,446 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 156,769 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 156,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 149,380 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 143,652 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2018 137,760 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 131,880 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 126,048 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,947 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 113,665 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,586 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 78,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 73,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 73,444 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 133,478 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 120,109 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 109,730 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 109,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 98,577 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 98,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 91,279 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 91,279 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 86,634 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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Y951 VDO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y951 VDO, 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 Y951 VDO registered?

Y951 VDO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y951 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y951 VDO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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