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AX51 FMG

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,356 mi
Last recorded92,356 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 FMG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 92,356 miles

both rear anti roll drop links have slight play

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2019 91,899 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear anti roll drop links have slight play

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2018 84,405 miles

Brake servo looses vacuum soon after engine is turned off

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 84,405 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake servo looses vacuum soon after engine is turned off

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 81,641 miles

Coolant leak pipe at top of engine ()

Oil leak from diff ()

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak pipe at top of engine ()

Oil leak from diff ()

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 78,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,941 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,234 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,234 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,593 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,365 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,923 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,797 miles

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

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

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

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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AX51 FMG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX51 FMG, 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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AX51 FMG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is AX51 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 FMG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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