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AV51 LKZ

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,959 mi
Last recorded193,959 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2016 193,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 177,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 164,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Jun 2014 164,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 162,445 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

front number plate cracked but still readable

middle exhaust box slightly corroded

n/s headlamp reflector shakes

Fail 30 Aug 2012 162,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

front number plate cracked but still readable

middle exhaust box slightly corroded

n/s headlamp reflector shakes

Pass 5 Aug 2011 156,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 145,156 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 145,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 136,263 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 117,130 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 98,707 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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AV51 LKZ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV51 LKZ, 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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AV51 LKZ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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