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EA51 XTC

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,680 mi
Last recorded169,680 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 XTC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 169,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 169,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 160,125 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in it

Fail 9 Nov 2017 159,964 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

hand brake lever taped off preventing testing

n/s/f tyre has a cut in it

Fail 7 Nov 2017 159,890 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2016 148,308 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 148,308 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 136,994 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 124,444 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 124,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,994 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 110,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 106,661 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 102,868 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 98,770 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,997 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 87,997 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,687 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 62,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r bumper damaged & protruding

Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r bumper damaged & protruding

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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EA51 XTC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XTC, 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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EA51 XTC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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