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YV51 FHM

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,139 mi
Last recorded154,139 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 FHM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 154,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge twin depth tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge twin depth tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 154,139 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge twin depth tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge twin depth tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 149,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn at inner edges

engine management light on

n/s/r shocker cover insecure

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 145,718 miles

n/s/r shock cover insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2016 145,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r shock cover insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2015 142,605 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 142,603 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 139,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 134,721 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear tyres different sizes

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Apr 2013 134,715 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear tyres different sizes

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2012 130,607 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 125,575 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 119,603 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 119,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 113,761 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 113,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 105,443 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 105,542 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Mar 2007 98,429 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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YV51 FHM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YV51 FHM, 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 YV51 FHM registered?

YV51 FHM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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