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FA51 XOG

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,813 mi
Last recorded134,813 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XOG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 134,813 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic floor covers fitted preventing correct inspection

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic sills fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 134,421 miles

General underbody corrosion to floor, subframes and suspension components. Rear suspension track control arms have holes in which are considered to be a manufacturing feature

Pass 6 Dec 2022 133,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,265 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 133,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow (235/45/R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow (235/45/R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow (235/45/R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 132,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side rear / subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 130,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 129,243 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s n/s/r chassis

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 129,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s n/s/r chassis

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 128,384 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 128,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 125,214 miles

Offside Rear some corropsion to o/s/r back plate

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake hose ferrols

Fail 25 Nov 2015 125,209 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear some corropsion to o/s/r back plate

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake hose ferrols

Pass 26 Nov 2014 122,189 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 122,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 116,366 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 116,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 111,966 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 106,118 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 98,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 88,367 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 88,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 68,227 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 57,190 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 46,416 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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FA51 XOG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 FA51 XOG, 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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FA51 XOG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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