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AP51 FLF

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,920 mi
Last recorded168,920 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 168,920 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 168,911 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 162,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 162,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 152,153 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 152,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 142,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 136,498 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 128,960 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

engine cover and under tray fitted

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust clamps corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met

rear tyre valves perished

Fail 28 Sep 2015 128,960 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear All position lamps not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust clamps corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

engine cover and under tray fitted

rear tyre valves perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,099 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 122,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 119,264 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 115,511 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 6 Sep 2011 111,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 97,515 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorber bump stops deterioated

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,441 miles

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

both rear bump stops coming adrift

Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,421 miles

engine idles irratically

Pass 11 Sep 2006 58,805 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 58,802 miles

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

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear brake starting to hang on

nearside rear tyre near legal limit and perishing

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 FLF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FLF, 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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What year was AP51 FLF registered?

AP51 FLF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AP51 FLF safe to buy?

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