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KJ51 DBV

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,946 mi
Last recorded160,946 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 DBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 160,946 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 140,158 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 113,486 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Slight play in the near side front top arm

Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,845 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,798 miles

Near side rear tyre low on tread

Fail 12 Nov 2014 90,514 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 81,718 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 77,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 77,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 2 Dec 2011 71,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,924 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,007 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 66,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,948 miles

covers fitted top/bottom engine centre and sides under vehicle . both front tyres centre tread on 2mm close to limit

Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,896 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 51,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2006 45,857 miles

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyrewall

Pass 25 Nov 2005 40,968 miles

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

offside door mirror glass cracked has cut in offside rear outer tyrewall

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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KJ51 DBV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KJ51 DBV, 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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KJ51 DBV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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