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HF51 MKZ

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,641 mi
Last recorded178,641 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 MKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 178,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 168,658 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 156,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 147,212 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished and weak

front brake flexis deteriated

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

undertrays fitted

wet test

Pass 15 Jan 2018 141,003 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 141,003 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 134,468 miles

Offside rear tyre stepped

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front top wishbone bushes perished/split (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front top wishbone bushes perished/split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 134,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre stepped

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front top wishbone bushes perished/split (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front top wishbone bushes perished/split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 122,482 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,785 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes perished

Both rear brake flexi pipes perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 79,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,365 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 72,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 67,052 miles

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

Fail 8 Nov 2011 67,052 miles

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,654 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT FLASH ON/ THEN OFF

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,328 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,266 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,455 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 31,045 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 MKZ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKZ, 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 HF51 MKZ registered?

HF51 MKZ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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