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EY51 XLW

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,555 mi
Last recorded101,555 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 XLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 101,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 90,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 86,689 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 May 2011 79,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2011 79,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 71,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has damage not exposing cords

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on edges

Pass 28 May 2010 71,314 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has damage not exposing cords

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on edges

Pass 22 May 2009 61,959 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 61,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,267 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 49,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,861 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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EY51 XLW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY51 XLW, 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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EY51 XLW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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