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HF51 RGX

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,167 mi
Last recorded171,167 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 171,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 151,070 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 150,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 140,034 miles

General surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 133,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 133,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 120,724 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps excessivily corroded

Handbrake lever feels notchy

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 120,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear exhaust clamps excessivily corroded

Handbrake lever feels notchy

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,322 miles

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

both tyres on rear now @ 2.2mm and 2.5 mm in tread depth

handbrake lever feels notchy

rear exhaust clamps excessively corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 108,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake wear warning light illuminated on dashboard

handbrake lever feels notchy

nearside front tyre @ 2.5mm in tread depth

offside front @ 2.2mm in tread depth

rear exhaust clamps excessively corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,007 miles

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

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 31 Oct 2011 98,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,461 miles

hand brake lever operation notchy.

offside rear tyres sbrubbed slightly on inside edge.

oil low on arrival..have topped up.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 83,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pad warning light iluminated.

hand brake lever operation notchy.

offside rear tyres sbrubbed slightly on inside edge.

oil low on arrival..have topped up.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake lever operation not smooth.

oil low on arrival ...have topped up.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,639 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake lever operation not smooth.

oil low on arrival ...have topped up.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,815 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 48,815 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,961 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 39,961 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 RGX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HF51 RGX, 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 RGX registered?

HF51 RGX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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