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DG51 XEL

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

247,260 mi
Last recorded247,260 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 247,260 miles

Body has slight corrosion front arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 235,488 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 219,406 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 219,405 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 219,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

inter cooler split

Pass 29 Jan 2015 206,278 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 206,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 195,481 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 194,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 183,657 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 147,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 147,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 115,596 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 115,594 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 31 Oct 2008 103,889 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 103,889 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 93,445 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,563 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 XEL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XEL, 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 DG51 XEL registered?

DG51 XEL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is DG51 XEL safe to buy?

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