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YV51 LYU

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,400 mi
Last recorded150,400 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 LYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 150,400 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 150,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 147,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 142,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays / engine cover fitted obscuring some under view

Fail 17 Oct 2018 141,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays / engine cover fitted obscuring some under view

Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,892 miles

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

under trays / engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 131,026 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 125,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 119,552 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 111,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 111,519 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,544 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,140 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 86,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 82,158 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,558 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,966 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 LYU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YV51 LYU, 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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YV51 LYU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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