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YV51 FHW

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,183 mi
Last recorded153,183 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 FHW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 153,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 147,615 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 145,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 123,747 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 123,204 miles

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

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

All 4 tyres wearing on edges

Heavey amounts of smoke emmited from exhaust

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,408 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 91,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,924 miles

ADVISE, SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM O/S/R INNER DRIVESHAFT SEAL.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,888 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 57,888 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 50,104 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff oil leak o/s/r shaft seal

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 FHW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV51 FHW registered?

YV51 FHW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is YV51 FHW safe to buy?

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