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FG51 XRL

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,588 mi
Last recorded126,588 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 126,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 120,721 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 120,721 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,846 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,846 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,442 miles

both rear diff seals leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2016 101,442 miles

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

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

both rear diff seals leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,208 miles

both rear diff seals leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,323 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,820 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,529 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 52,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,433 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

nearside front wiper blade is split

offside front wiper blade is split

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,569 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,099 miles

front discs corroded on inner edge

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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FG51 XRL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG51 XRL, 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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FG51 XRL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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