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BX51 XNA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

165,092 mi
Last recorded165,092 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XNA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 165,092 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 164,802 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 163,203 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s suspension upper arms inner bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate showing signs of wear (0.1 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2024 163,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushed are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushed are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 161,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear n/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front o/s indicator white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2022 159,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s outer tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2022 159,546 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear o/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s outer tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2021 155,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s inner [TYRE EDGE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s inner [TYRE EDGE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured rear n/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn [showing signs of heat cracks] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear n/s o/s outer shock-absorber covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 147,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2020 147,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2019 141,288 miles

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

exhaust shows signs of corrosion throughout

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2018 135,830 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 128,014 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 124,468 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and h/brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 124,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and h/brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 114,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 104,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,128 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,583 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,296 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 80,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 77,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 73,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 69,105 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 65,094 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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BX51 XNA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BX51 XNA, 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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BX51 XNA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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