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YX51 SDV

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,556 mi
Last recorded111,556 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 SDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,556 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,177 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 104,177 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 92,755 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 85,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 85,631 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 78,380 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,258 miles

rear child seats not fitted correctly corrosion rear brake discs slight play in lower suspension arm bushes upper suspension arm bush perishing offside rear tyre wall scuffed

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,157 miles

front wipers slight smearing plastic outer sill under carrage and under engine bay covers fitted front upper suspension arm bush perishing

rear amber indicator bulb slightly discoloured slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim bead offside front tyre edges worn edge not cut as deep as other tread areas

Fail 25 Nov 2009 64,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front wipers slight smearing plastic outer sill under carrage and under engine bay covers fitted front upper suspension arm bush perishing

rear amber indicator bulb slightly discoloured slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim bead offside front tyre edges worn edge not cut as deep as other tread areas

Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,848 miles

oil above maximum level plastic under carrage covers and outer sill covers fitted nearside front upper suspension arm mounting bush boding parting nearside rear tyre pressure low marks in side wall

slight smearing nearside front wiper blade

Fail 28 Nov 2008 56,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil above maximum level plastic under carrage covers and outer sill covers fitted nearside front upper suspension arm mounting bush boding parting nearside rear tyre pressure low marks in side wall

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,611 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,897 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 36,446 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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YX51 SDV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX51 SDV, 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 YX51 SDV registered?

YX51 SDV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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