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AK51 XPL

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,011 mi
Last recorded114,011 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 114,011 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,377 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 109,052 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 104,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,386 miles

eml on

fuel tank straps corroded

osf brake hose cracking

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

Fail 25 Jun 2014 99,281 miles

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

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

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

eml on

fuel tank straps corroded

osf brake hose cracking

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

Pass 29 Jun 2013 93,353 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2013 93,241 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 87,019 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,600 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall slight tear

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2010 72,985 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2010 72,981 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,107 miles

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

front and rear number plates ghosted backing

Pass 10 May 2008 59,727 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 52,280 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 52,280 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 44,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XPL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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