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YR51 YJM

2001 Audi A4

Maroon Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,075 mi
Last recorded157,075 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 YJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 157,075 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 147,365 miles

both front suspension arm rear arm bushes worn

clutch slips

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 147,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

both front suspension arm rear arm bushes worn

clutch slips

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

offside rear tyre devoid of tread outer edge

spare tyre u/s

Pass 16 Apr 2015 135,650 miles

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

chip windscreen

front and nearside damage

nearside front lower suspension arm nut damage

Fail 15 Apr 2015 135,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip windscreen

front and nearside damage

nearside front lower suspension arm nut damage

rear discs rust

Pass 4 Apr 2014 122,611 miles

knock from front suspension

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2014 122,610 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

knock from front suspension

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 115,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Apr 2013 115,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 102,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 99,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 85,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,447 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,126 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 74,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,361 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 YJM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Maroon with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YR51 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

YR51 YJM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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