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AR51 DVN

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

225,449 mi
Last recorded225,449 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DVN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 225,449 miles

Headlight lenses and images poor

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

Rear subframe corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged Offside front damaged in tread (advise replacing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray poorly fixed

Pass 4 Dec 2024 224,388 miles

Headlight lenses and images poor

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

Rear subframe corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Undertray poorly fixed

Fail 27 Nov 2024 224,367 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Nearside front incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlight lenses and images poor

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

Rear subframe corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Undertray poorly fixed

Pass 29 Nov 2023 223,003 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine undertray poorly fixed

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

Parking brake performance low

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 229,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine undertray poorly fixed

Nail in tyre Nearside rear ()

Nearside front wear sensor unplugged

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 221,276 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 219,302 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper blades temporary fixed

Pass 24 Oct 2020 216,982 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both temporary fixed (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 216,784 miles

Brake insecure Both sides front flexible brake hoses incorrectly located (1.1.21 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 216,288 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working Nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 212,663 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018
Pass 13 Apr 2017 191,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 182,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 175,841 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 170,313 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 170,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 165,277 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 165,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 156,431 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 141,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wiper blade split

oil leak around turbo area

Pass 25 Jan 2010 124,290 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 106,800 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 91,247 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 73,360 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 56,579 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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AR51 DVN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AR51 DVN, 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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AR51 DVN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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