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YH51 EFG

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,460 mi
Last recorded153,460 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 EFG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 153,460 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 153,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,097 miles

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

Oil leak engine leak and oil level on minimum ()

all suspension bushes perished

Fail 5 Oct 2016 141,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine leak and oil level on minimum ()

all suspension bushes perished

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,766 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 104,244 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2014 104,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2013 91,416 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2013 91,416 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2012 81,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2012 81,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2011 71,420 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 71,420 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,813 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,353 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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YH51 EFG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH51 EFG, 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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YH51 EFG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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