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YH51 LKV

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

188,584 mi
Last recorded188,584 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 188,584 miles

child seat fitted

oil leak at engine area

rear wiper missing

Fail 17 Nov 2017 188,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault anti skid lamp on (3.4.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour have blue bulbs fitted (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel both levers stuck in forward position (3.1.6b)

Track rod end loose both o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1d)

child seat fitted

heat shield hanging on exhaust

o/s handbrake cable insecure

o/s rear wing liner rubbing on tyre

oil leak at engine area

rear wiper missing

Pass 28 Nov 2016 182,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both to calipers (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 172,340 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes at both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil level low & dipstick tube broken

suspension very low

Fail 24 Nov 2015 172,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs & traction lights stay on (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both dip beam bulbs are blue (1.7.5b)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both have blue bulb things fitted (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor effort at both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes at both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil level low & dipstick tube broken

suspension very low

Pass 29 Nov 2014 159,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 159,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2013 146,837 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 136,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 136,008 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 121,371 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 121,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 111,135 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Dec 2010 111,134 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2010 103,194 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 103,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 91,575 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 81,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,028 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 55,064 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 LKV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 LKV, 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 LKV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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