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K5 RWL

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,423 mi
Last recorded164,423 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 RWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 164,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides close to excess (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both close to excess (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 141,779 miles

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

n/s and o/s have a child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 26 May 2015 125,097 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 124,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wering on outer edges.

Pass 21 May 2014 117,767 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 110,442 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 110,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2012 100,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 93,617 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 82,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 71,341 miles

both front suspension leading & trailing top suspension arm inner bushes perishing

both front wiper blades split &worn

ns rear tyre outer edge wearing

os front wheel arch liner insecure

os rear outer position lamp not operating

Pass 27 May 2008 64,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,711 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 56,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,820 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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K5 RWL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K5 RWL, 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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K5 RWL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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