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BN51 VFS

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,158 mi
Last recorded182,158 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 182,158 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 163,531 miles

slight play in nsf trackrod end both front flexis slightly perished

Pass 2 Mar 2016 151,510 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 145,800 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2014 135,699 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Middle exhaust outer shell corroded

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear chassis has corrosion (by coil springs)

Wiper blades have slight smear

Pass 5 Mar 2013 131,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 131,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 127,661 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 127,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 120,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 110,998 miles

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

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 25 Jun 2009 97,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 84,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 72,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 70,136 miles

NEARSIDE TYRE FLAT

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 VFS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN51 VFS, 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 VFS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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