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AK51 GKX

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,502 mi
Last recorded120,502 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,502 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 120,502 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 110,772 miles

1. Both front tyres near legal limits and wearing on edges.

2. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits.

3. Both rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 110,648 miles

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

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

1. Both front tyres near legal limits and wearing on edges.

2. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits.

3. Both rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 100,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,365 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,798 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2013 82,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,294 miles

fuel cap seal perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 76,294 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2010 72,895 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel cap seal slight deterioration

Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,895 miles

fuel cap seal slight deterioration

Pass 23 Dec 2009 68,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 65,070 miles

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

o/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 22 Dec 2008 65,069 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,828 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,372 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 53,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 50,829 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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AK51 GKX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK51 GKX, 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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AK51 GKX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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