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YN51 FDO

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,501 mi
Last recorded174,501 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 FDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 174,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 158,943 miles

Airbag light on dashboard.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cracks in windscreen.

Cuts to both front tyres low tread inside tyre wear.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake disc signs of heat damage.

Rear brake discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension bushes cracking in general.

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 158,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Suspension bushes cracking in general.

Airbag light on dashboard.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cracks in windscreen.

Cuts to both front tyres low tread inside tyre wear.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake disc signs of heat damage.

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

Rear brake discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 144,908 miles

Front wipers split.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Oil level on min mark.

Fail 23 Oct 2010 144,908 miles

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

Front wipers split.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Oil level on min mark.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 126,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,826 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 92,341 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 84,615 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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YN51 FDO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YN51 FDO, 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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YN51 FDO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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