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EV51 VAS

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,198 mi
Last recorded80,198 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV51 VAS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,480 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 70,961 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,723 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 65,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,282 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,681 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 56,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,382 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,420 miles

N/s/rear tyre on 2.mm o/s/rear tyre on 2.mm

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner side. (3.5.1i)

O/s/front tyre on 3.mm N/s/front tyre on 3.mm

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner side. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,013 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 33,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,434 miles

Coolant leak

rear diff seal leaking on o/s

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,897 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,279 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,931 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 15,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 14,932 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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EV51 VAS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EV51 VAS, 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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EV51 VAS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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