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YC51 XRN

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

185,028 mi
Last recorded185,028 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 XRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 185,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 172,518 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 163,835 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake cables frayed

Pass 22 Jul 2010 157,584 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 157,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2009 131,309 miles

exhaust clamps coroded

horn slightly distorted

wipers smearing

wipers smearing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm will need to be changed very soon

due to covers under car unbale to check components properley

exhaust and mountings corroded

Pass 26 May 2008 125,384 miles

drivers seat belt slight slow retaining

engine management light on

horn slight low

wipers slight smearing

Pass 16 May 2007 119,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to check under vehicle properley due tp plastic coverings

Pass 18 Apr 2006 89,015 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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YC51 XRN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YC51 XRN, 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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YC51 XRN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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