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FL51 LFS

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

211,971 mi
Last recorded211,971 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 LFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 211,971 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front INDICATOR SLIGHTLY WHITE

Nearside Rear SLIGHT BIND

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 211,971 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front INDICATOR SLIGHTLY WHITE

Nearside Rear SLIGHT BIND

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 203,799 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 203,799 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 193,843 miles

n/s/r sidelamp dim

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2013 193,843 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r sidelamp dim

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2012 183,579 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 173,547 miles

air bag light on

slight corrosion on ns sill ok when assessed

Fail 11 Oct 2011 173,547 miles

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

air bag light on

slight corrosion on ns sill ok when assessed

Pass 15 Oct 2010 163,071 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 163,071 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 152,372 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 152,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 141,743 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 141,739 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 131,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 120,901 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 108,535 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 LFS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL51 LFS, 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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FL51 LFS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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