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AP51 PBO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,722 mi
Last recorded171,722 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 PBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2016 171,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temporary type cap. (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern and poor lighting output. (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracked. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from repaired area. (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracked. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 160,459 miles

abs intermittent warning light illuminates-engine fault warning light on.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 160,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases top of rear silencer-fumes entering car ? (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low reset within limits. (1.8)

abs intermittent warning light illuminates-engine fault warning light on.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 150,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 139,911 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Fail 5 Nov 2013 139,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 5 Oct 2012 132,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 132,850 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 122,119 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 110,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 110,499 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Traction Control Warning Light On Dash

Pass 8 Oct 2009 101,044 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 101,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 94,465 miles

L/H/R tyre tread on limits .R/H/R tyre tread low.

Rear antiroll bar corroded and colars cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2007 85,928 miles

note- rear anti roll bar and bushes are worn/ cracked. advise new parts.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 85,928 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

note- rear anti roll bar and bushes are worn/ cracked. advise new parts.

Fail 18 Sep 2006 70,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn down close to warning wires,

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,705 miles

front brake pads worn down close to warning wires,

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 28 Sep 2005 62,967 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2005 62,871 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 PBO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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