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CX51 BYS

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,125 mi
Last recorded158,125 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 158,125 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 141,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

spare wheel removed

Pass 28 Jul 2011 141,081 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

spare wheel removed

Fail 20 Jul 2011 141,063 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs badly worn and corroded

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 136,365 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 136,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 126,343 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 117,622 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 117,343 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 103,290 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 90,305 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 90,305 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen.

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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CX51 BYS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CX51 BYS, 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 CX51 BYS registered?

CX51 BYS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is CX51 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 BYS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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