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YR51 NHU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,438 mi
Last recorded155,438 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 NHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 155,438 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 155,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 146,452 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 146,452 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 136,811 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 136,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 125,565 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 125,481 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 115,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 106,616 miles

standing rust on discs/ slight binding on o/s/r brake/ wear in front suspension bushes/ slight disorsion on front brakes

Fail 4 Jun 2011 106,614 miles

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

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

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

standing rust on discs/ slight binding on o/s/r brake/ wear in front suspension bushes/ slight disorsion on front brakes

Pass 7 Dec 2010 105,655 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 105,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 96,109 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,360 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,531 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,579 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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YR51 NHU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YR51 NHU, 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 YR51 NHU registered?

YR51 NHU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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