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YK51 AXA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,755 mi
Last recorded152,755 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 AXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 152,755 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 150,306 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres perished/cracked on outer walls

both front tyres worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear park brake cable sticking forward

nearside rear wheel hard to rotate by hand indicates brake holding on

Fail 4 Nov 2015 150,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres perished/cracked on outer walls

both front tyres worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear park brake cable sticking forward

nearside rear wheel hard to rotate by hand indicates brake holding on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 147,648 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 147,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 139,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine noisy

excessive engine oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 15 Mar 2012 139,457 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine noisy

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 131,335 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 131,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 121,732 miles

slight split on nearside wiper blade.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 108,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 95,739 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 92,116 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 92,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear drop link worn

oil leak from engine area

rear number plate in poor condion

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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YK51 AXA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YK51 AXA, 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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What year was YK51 AXA registered?

YK51 AXA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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