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FV51 HWA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,393 mi
Last recorded194,393 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 HWA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 194,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 189,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm , bush flexing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chips in bottom of windscreen

sleeves on exhaust very rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2017 181,298 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 18 Dec 2017 181,297 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both dull (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 14 Dec 2016 174,516 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 174,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front top arm (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 16 Dec 2015 165,417 miles

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

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

both rear brakes slight binding

Fail 15 Dec 2015 165,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 8 Dec 2014 155,654 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes slight wear

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear nearside tyre nail in tread

Pass 9 Dec 2013 145,462 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar bushes slight wear

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 134,967 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres 3 mm tread

Fail 17 Dec 2012 134,951 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres 3 mm tread

Pass 6 Dec 2011 121,440 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 111,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 111,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 102,795 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 16 Dec 2008 94,087 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,745 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,548 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 68,986 miles

front number plate dirty but still readable

various minor stone chips in windscreen

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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FV51 HWA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV51 HWA, 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 FV51 HWA registered?

FV51 HWA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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