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FL51 DXV

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

242,202 mi
Last recorded242,202 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 DXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 242,202 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 230,807 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 217,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 203,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 191,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 191,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 187,852 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 181,332 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 172,636 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 164,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 164,453 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 155,429 miles

slight play in nearside front rear lower arm (recommend investigation)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 146,037 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 137,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 128,514 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 128,487 miles

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

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

handbrake lever tight in operation

Pass 14 Aug 2006 120,297 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 96,458 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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FL51 DXV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL51 DXV, 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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What year was FL51 DXV registered?

FL51 DXV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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