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YS51 AYP

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,446 mi
Last recorded193,446 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 AYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 193,446 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 193,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 188,088 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 184,386 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 179,829 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 176,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 173,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 170,984 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 159,488 miles

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

Nearside registration plate lamp dull

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 144,950 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 144,926 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 139,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 139,739 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 129,352 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 116,131 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 113,408 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 96,345 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 81,468 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 74,427 miles

rear brake pads getting low †slight brake fluctuation on front discs

Pass 16 Nov 2005 63,865 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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YS51 AYP is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS51 AYP, 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 YS51 AYP registered?

YS51 AYP is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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