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FH51 DFL

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,767 mi
Last recorded138,767 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 DFL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 138,767 miles

both rear tyres close to limit .......

Fail 31 Aug 2015 138,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres close to limit .......

Pass 20 Aug 2014 133,875 miles

both rear indicators faded .......

o/s number plate lamp dim .......

Pass 12 Sep 2013 128,496 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 128,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 121,992 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 121,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 116,019 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 101,157 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 101,157 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 91,091 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 86,761 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 81,353 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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FH51 DFL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH51 DFL, 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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FH51 DFL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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