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AP51 DCY

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,753 mi
Last recorded158,753 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 158,753 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail on edges

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 158,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 155,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 155,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 151,422 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 151,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 146,437 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 146,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 134,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 134,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 121,957 miles

NSF and OSF discs worn

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 121,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake fluid low

NSF and OSF discs worn

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 3 Dec 2009 107,985 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 104,936 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 104,993 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 101,521 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 101,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 99,390 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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AP51 DCY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 AP51 DCY, 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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AP51 DCY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is AP51 DCY safe to buy?

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