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AK51 LXR

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,460 mi
Last recorded127,460 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LXR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 127,460 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 124,775 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 124,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,632 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 117,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,157 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 108,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,225 miles

run out on nsr tyre tread osr worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Sep 2011 96,225 miles

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

run out on nsr tyre tread osr worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 87,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,906 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 78,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,398 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 69,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 597,761 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 59,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,018 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 LXR is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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