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YH51 LJE

2001 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

254,950 mi
Last recorded254,950 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 LJE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 254,950 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 254,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 246,977 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 246,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 238,210 miles

All brake discs have small corrosion , fronts also small wear.

Rear brakes have small binding

Small localised corrosion to rear box section Nearside.

Fail 11 Nov 2016 237,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front of two (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front of two. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All brake discs have small corrosion , fronts also small wear.

Rear brakes have small binding

Small localised corrosion to rear box section Nearside.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 232,564 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 232,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 224,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 210,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 190,491 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 173,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 160,811 miles

rear flexy brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 7 Dec 2010 160,647 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2009 147,439 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 128,496 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 127,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 113,930 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2006 97,456 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 97,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seat belts not check due to rear seats folded down

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 LJE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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