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FA51 XPZ

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,614 mi
Last recorded162,614 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 162,614 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 157,162 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 157,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 156,164 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 146,740 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 134,662 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 120,334 miles

Engine oil level is over full

Little reserve travel to service brake pedal

Fail 17 Sep 2011 120,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level is over full

Little reserve travel to service brake pedal

Pass 18 Sep 2010 109,685 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

both rear tyres perished on tread and side walls

engine poor running at idle

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,479 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 84,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine idle faulty.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 84,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine idle faulty.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 84,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine idle irratic.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front upper front arm inner bushes splitting

engine running rough suspect misfire

Fail 18 Jun 2007 67,250 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front upper front arm inner bushes splitting

engine running rough suspect misfire

Pass 10 Jul 2006 55,949 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 XPZ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue 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 FA51 XPZ, 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 XPZ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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