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AC51 XXX

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,009 mi
Last recorded101,009 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 XXX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 101,009 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 100,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 91,468 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 91,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 86,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

gear box mount wrorn

Fail 15 Dec 2011 86,724 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

gear box mount wrorn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,735 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 81,735 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,342 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 66,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,082 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,547 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,588 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 30,371 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 30,371 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AC51 XXX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AC51 XXX, 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 AC51 XXX registered?

AC51 XXX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AC51 XXX safe to buy?

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