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AE51 WEO

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,731 mi
Last recorded213,731 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WEO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2021 213,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt center arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 210,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 206,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all suspension bushes age cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2019 206,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all suspension bushes age cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2018 202,963 miles

all brake hoses deteriated

all suspension bushes age cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2017 199,256 miles

all brake hoses deteriated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 195,972 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake servo action slow

Pass 16 Apr 2015 191,470 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2014 186,624 miles

body damage to nearside rear floor/tunnel

both front and nearside rear brake hoses starting to perish

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine top cover and undertray fitted

offside rear tyre on 3mm and nail in tread

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight bind from offside front brake

slight play in both rear antiroll bar link arms

slight play in nearside front lower front ball joint

stonechips and minor scratches in front screen

Fail 21 May 2014 186,314 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

body damage to nearside rear floor/tunnel

both front and nearside rear brake hoses starting to perish

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine top cover and undertray fitted

offside rear tyre on 3mm and nail in tread

rear number plate starting to delaminate

screw in inner edge of tread/sidewall of nearside rear tyre

slight bind from offside front brake

slight play in both front lower front suspension arm ball joints

slight play in both rear antiroll bar link arms

stonechips and minor scratches in front screen

Pass 12 Jun 2013 174,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 May 2013 174,502 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 164,273 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2012 164,273 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 140,850 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 140,850 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 103,189 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 103,189 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 83,254 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 62,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,229 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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AE51 WEO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WEO, 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 WEO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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