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HF51 RVM

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,896 mi
Last recorded160,896 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 160,896 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap device damage.

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 160,896 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap device damage.

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 146,937 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Rear both brake hoses becoming deteriorated

Rear rear coil springs becoming corroded

all brake discs becoming corroded

fuel cap damaged but still closes and seals effectively

signs of black smoke from exhaust on emissions test

various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 144,799 miles

front reg damaged

various oil leaks

Fail 24 Aug 2017 144,799 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3)

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

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

front reg damaged

o/s/f tyre worn thin and close to legal limit 2mm

rear brake discs are in very poor condition

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2016 143,605 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on edges 2mm stepped tread

front reg damaged

rear brake hoses becoming perished

Fail 19 Aug 2016 143,605 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on edges 2mm stepped tread

front reg damaged

rear brake hoses becoming perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 141,717 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hoses perished

n/s/f tyre becoming worn (3mm)

n/s/r handbrake cable slightly rubbed on undertray

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges (stepped tread)

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

screw in o/s/f tyre unrepairable but not leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 140,201 miles

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

both front tyres starting to become worn on edges (stepped tread)

both rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

nail in offside front tyre - unrepairable

nearside front brake hose becoming badly deteriorated

offside front brake hose becoming deteriorated

offside rear light lense has slight damage

rear brake discs becoming worn/corroded

slight oil leaks

Fail 29 Aug 2014 140,201 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to become worn on edges (stepped tread)

both rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

nail in offside front tyre - unrepairable

nearside front brake hose becoming badly deteriorated

offside front brake hose becoming deteriorated

offside rear light lense has slight damage

rear brake discs becoming worn/corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 30 Aug 2013 137,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to become worn

offside rear lense slightly damaged

rear brake discs becoming worn/corroded

slight oil leaks

various front suspension bushes starting to become deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 135,304 miles

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 131,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all coil spring becoming corroded

traction control lamp on

various suspention bushes deteriorated not not excessive movement

windscreen wipers becoming worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 126,875 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 121,378 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 109,278 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 93,018 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 RVM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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