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YV51 ZWL

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,659 mi
Last recorded157,659 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 ZWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 157,659 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 157,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 152,017 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 151,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 140,997 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front and rear (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 129,562 miles

rear subframe getting rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2015 121,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 115,910 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 115,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 110,312 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 110,312 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 103,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 94,721 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,009 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,309 miles

THE BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE INNER PART OF THE TREAD,AND ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 57,506 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZWL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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