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DS51 XCR

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

80,441 mi
Last recorded80,441 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 XCR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 80,441 miles

Fuel cap seal

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 78,824 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,698 miles

brake pad wear warning light on, pads look ok

Pass 27 Jan 2023 75,926 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,560 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jan 2021 72,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,081 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both flexi brake hoses perished.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,636 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,129 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,381 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,027 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,113 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,878 miles

both front tyres worn and scrubbing on outer edges.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 43,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,784 miles

offside rear tyre cut but not down to cords

Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,528 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,035 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 29,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,475 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,733 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 15,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 7,769 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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DS51 XCR is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DS51 XCR, 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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DS51 XCR is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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