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DU51 ZVC

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,713 mi
Last recorded166,713 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 ZVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 166,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 156,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 152,029 miles

both front anti roll bar links have play

servo action weak.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 142,727 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

indicator self canceling not working

Fail 6 Oct 2016 142,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

indicator self canceling not working

Pass 8 Oct 2015 131,547 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

indicator self canceling not working

Fail 8 Oct 2015 131,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

indicator self canceling not working

Pass 9 Oct 2014 122,392 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 112,237 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 112,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,713 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,494 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,239 miles

limited inspection of offside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 81,577 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 81,577 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 81,463 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,608 miles

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 Jul 2006 55,698 miles

stone chip front screen nearside

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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DU51 ZVC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU51 ZVC, 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 DU51 ZVC registered?

DU51 ZVC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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