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HF51 EHS

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,919 mi
Last recorded174,919 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 EHS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 174,919 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner joint has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 174,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner track rod has excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner joint has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 169,247 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 169,247 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 163,648 miles

Both rear brake discs have a wide rust ridge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 157,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 157,285 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 150,540 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 141,677 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 132,540 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Vehicle only just passed the emissions test. Suggest this be checked soon.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 122,800 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 122,800 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 114,625 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge. Change soon.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 106,369 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 98,238 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 88,173 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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HF51 EHS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HF51 EHS, 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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HF51 EHS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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