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BN51 VFU

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,066 mi
Last recorded178,066 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 178,066 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 178,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 165,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at engine ()

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 164,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at engine ()

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 157,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Wing corroded!

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 151,166 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 151,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 143,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 124,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 114,931 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 106,285 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,425 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 89,647 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 82,939 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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BN51 VFU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFU, 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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What year was BN51 VFU registered?

BN51 VFU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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