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AP51 ZXS

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,472 mi
Last recorded159,472 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 159,472 miles

Front Light scratch on windscreen

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside rear and Nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 159,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Light scratch on windscreen

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside rear and Nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 157,987 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 154,178 miles

all brake discs corroded

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2017 154,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs corroded

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2014 152,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 May 2014 152,080 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 140,949 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 131,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 120,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2011 120,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 110,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2009 100,543 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,391 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 74,600 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 61,909 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 ZXS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP51 ZXS, 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 ZXS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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