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FA51 ZWH

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

175,210 mi
Last recorded175,210 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 175,210 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 175,210 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 141,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advance wear on near side rear tyre.

brake pad wear indicator light on.

Fail 8 Nov 2014 151,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advance wear on near side rear tyre.

advance wear on near side rear tyre.

brake pad wear indicator light on.

near and off side front anti roll bar link rod bottom bush in poor condition.

off side rear indicator bulb faded.

play in off side steering rack tube.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 134,545 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 119,063 miles

middle exhaust silencer corroded

o/s front flexy brake pipe to fully secure

Fail 2 Nov 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 118,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

middle exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 118,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

front and rear flexy brake pipes perished

front anti roll bar links perished

Fail 15 Sep 2012 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Centre body tray and exhaust heat sheild damaged

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2011 109,109 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 109,109 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 197,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 197,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 180,920 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 180,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 161,511 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 140,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 121,681 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 83,965 miles

advise n/s/r inner rearlight bulb inop

advise tracking due to tyre wear

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 ZWH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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