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CX51 BYU

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,944 mi
Last recorded161,944 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 161,944 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 161,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Bolt not fully tightened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 152,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 140,580 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 140,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 128,028 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 128,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,319 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 109,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 7 Jun 2011 85,984 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 84,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 84,775 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 79,259 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 67,790 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2007 57,282 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 57,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,063 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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CX51 BYU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYU, 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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CX51 BYU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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