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EF51 BTX

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,438 mi
Last recorded177,438 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BTX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 177,438 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 177,438 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 172,433 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 166,433 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 166,433 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 158,366 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 158,366 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 144,295 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 131,977 miles

both front tyres low inner tread

Pass 30 Nov 2010 118,369 miles

front brakes out of balance

Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,982 miles

Air bag light on

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 102,978 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air bag light on

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 93,818 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 87,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 87,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 78,129 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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EF51 BTX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF51 BTX, 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

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What year was EF51 BTX registered?

EF51 BTX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is EF51 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 BTX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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