CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA51 RLO

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,593 mi
Last recorded214,593 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 RLO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 214,593 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 214,593 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 214,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 205,590 miles

Oil leak ()

parking brake just within limits ok at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2017 201,311 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 196,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 190,196 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 184,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 180,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 166,028 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 166,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 154,761 miles

osr anti roll bar link rod gaiter split

Fail 17 Nov 2010 154,761 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES 3D LETTERING

FRONT AND REAR WIPERS SMEARING

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED BRAKING EFFICIENCYS OK

Pass 21 Nov 2009 136,791 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2008 127,028 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2008 127,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 107,717 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 107,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 90,837 miles

air bag warning light stays on

Pass 26 Nov 2005 83,451 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA51 RLO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA51 RLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA51 RLO?

You can check the full history of EA51 RLO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA51 RLO registered?

EA51 RLO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is EA51 RLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 RLO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA51 RLO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA51 RLO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.