MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV51 ELW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 FV51 ELW, 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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FV51 ELW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 2001.
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