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YR51 XGA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,520 mi
Last recorded170,520 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 XGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 170,520 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 May 2017 170,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,080 miles

n/s front slighty dented

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 124,080 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

n/s front slighty dented

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 120,389 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 120,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

coil spring broken n/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 111,692 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front upper and lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

oil leak on rear differtial and sounds nosiy on road test

Fail 15 Sep 2014 111,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front upper and lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

oil leak on rear differtial and sounds nosiy on road test

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front discs inner faces corroded

nearside and offside front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front upper and lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

rear differential worn / noisy

Fail 3 Sep 2013 106,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front discs inner faces corroded

nearside and offside front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front upper and lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

rear differential worn / noisy

Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,441 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

both front discs worn

Fail 25 Aug 2012 101,441 miles

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

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

both front discs worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,805 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated with slight play

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front top arm inner bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside rear top and lower arm bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside wipers slightly smearing windscreen

oil leak on rear diff

rear brake pads low, inner pad/s (unable to see fully)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,421 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all four tyres are perishing and cracking on the sidewalls

offside wiperblade is splitting

rear diff is leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,145 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear diff is leaking oil

Fail 27 Aug 2009 87,129 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 29 Aug 2008 82,170 miles

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

rear diff is leaking oil

Fail 27 Aug 2008 82,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,394 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 74,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 69,585 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 54,619 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XGA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

YR51 XGA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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