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BN51 GOA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,492 mi
Last recorded174,492 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 GOA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 174,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2016 174,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 165,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 153,359 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 150,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 148,472 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 141,888 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 133,595 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 123,735 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 127,355 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 114,091 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 114,091 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2007 102,063 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 102,063 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 88,601 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 88,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S wiper blade torn

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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BN51 GOA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BN51 GOA, 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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BN51 GOA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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