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YD51 SNY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,014 mi
Last recorded198,014 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 SNY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 198,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 198,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 184,173 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 175,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 175,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both rear wheels slight buckle

under shields fitted inspection difficult

Pass 26 Nov 2011 157,614 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 143,215 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 135,389 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 131,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 131,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 109,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,912 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 831,654 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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YD51 SNY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YD51 SNY, 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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YD51 SNY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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