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YK51 BHX

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,468 mi
Last recorded142,468 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 BHX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 142,468 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f inner rack ball joint

Fail 26 Nov 2015 142,465 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt buckel/catch (5.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f inner rack ball joint

Pass 18 Nov 2014 140,706 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 140,706 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,328 miles

both front tyres going bold on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2013 129,328 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres going bold on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2012 116,447 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 105,955 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 95,773 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 95,773 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 85,523 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,935 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 75,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,158 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 66,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,437 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 BHX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BHX, 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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YK51 BHX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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