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AE51 DHF

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,272 mi
Last recorded197,272 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DHF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 197,272 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 188,302 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 180,049 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 180,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 173,046 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 157,189 miles

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

pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Jan 2015 157,188 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 156,531 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 156,529 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 148,470 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 142,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 128,767 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 128,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 117,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 100,688 miles

One Hi level brake light bulb out

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 100,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

One Hi level brake light bulb out

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,944 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 73,884 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,463 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 64,463 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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AE51 DHF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE51 DHF, 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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AE51 DHF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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