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YJ51 DFN

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,978 mi
Last recorded183,978 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 183,978 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of underside

Fail 12 May 2016 183,887 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine has a slight oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of underside

Pass 25 Mar 2015 171,418 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate damaged (not likely to be misread)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 157,305 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small chunk missing from tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2013 151,522 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 140,472 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 128,379 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 128,103 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 128,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake light on dash flashing

Pass 16 May 2006 121,419 miles

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

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

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

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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YJ51 DFN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ51 DFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ51 DFN registered?

YJ51 DFN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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