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YK51 BDV

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,732 mi
Last recorded171,732 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 BDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 171,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 157,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 145,776 miles

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

rear tail box corroided

Pass 20 Aug 2014 140,400 miles

Nearside wiper poor

Pass 2 Sep 2013 135,388 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 135,385 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 128,587 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 128,582 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 121,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 116,423 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 102,260 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 95,612 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 85,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,934 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 69,591 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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YK51 BDV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YK51 BDV, 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 BDV registered?

YK51 BDV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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