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FY51 DWG

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,766 mi
Last recorded175,766 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 DWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 175,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 175,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 167,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 167,117 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 163,672 miles

Both Nearside and Offside front anti roll bar drop link bushes are split and perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 150,988 miles

engine cover fitted

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn corroded and lipped

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2013 150,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine cover fitted

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn corroded and lipped

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded and starting to break up

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 138,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on the outer edges

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

centre silencer slightly deteriorated

outer sill mouldings fitted

rear brakes binding slightly

unable to see the condition of the rear inner brake pads

Pass 23 Aug 2011 130,118 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs corroded on the outer edges

lower engine cover and floor covers fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2011 130,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs corroded on the outer edges

lower engine cover and floor covers fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 120,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 111,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

floor covers and lower engine covers fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

rear anti-roll bar slightly deteriorated

top engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 96,491 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

floor covers fitted underneath the vehicle

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

rear anti-roll bar slightly deteriorated

top engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 78,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,047 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

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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FY51 DWG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY51 DWG, 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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FY51 DWG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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