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DG51 EGF

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,224 mi
Last recorded167,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 EGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 167,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 166,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 158,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 158,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 149,601 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 140,504 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 140,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 133,569 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 133,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 125,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 116,448 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 116,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 105,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 92,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 82,801 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 72,857 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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DG51 EGF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DG51 EGF, 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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DG51 EGF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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