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YN51 FEJ

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

177,671 mi
Last recorded177,671 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 FEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 177,671 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 177,671 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 157,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 157,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 138,176 miles

signs of water pump leaking

spare wheel flat

timing belt due every 60,000 miles or every 4 years

Fail 16 Dec 2014 138,176 miles

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

signs of water pump leaking

spare wheel flat

timing belt due every 60,000 miles or every 4 years

Pass 17 Dec 2013 132,215 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

suspect water pump leaking, requires attention

Fail 17 Dec 2013 132,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

suspect water pump leaking, requires attention

Pass 6 Dec 2012 125,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 125,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 115,444 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 29 Nov 2011 115,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 106,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 106,066 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 93,381 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

pinch bolt for offside upper ball joints requires attention

Pass 8 Dec 2009 93,381 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)

pinch bolt for offside upper ball joints requires attention

Fail 28 Nov 2008 80,698 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,698 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 68,733 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicator

Fail 16 Nov 2006 57,751 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 57,751 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 41,568 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 41,568 miles

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

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 FEJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 YN51 FEJ, 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 FEJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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