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BX51 XSH

2001 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

252,856 mi
Last recorded252,856 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XSH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 252,856 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 252,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 239,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 239,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 233,956 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 10mm within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 228,800 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 223,780 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 214,589 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 204,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 195,390 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 188,257 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 173,994 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2010 159,240 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 144,521 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 144,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 129,302 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 114,773 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 100,543 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 87,927 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 87,927 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 XSH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BX51 XSH, 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 XSH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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