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KN51 HZM

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

298,143 mi
Last recorded298,143 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 HZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 298,143 miles

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY LEAKING

NEAR SIDE FRONT BOTH TOP ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

OFF SIDE FRONT BOTH TOP ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

REAR BOTH SIDES BRAKE FLEXI PIPES SLIGHTY WORN

Fail 1 Aug 2013 298,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY LEAKING

NEAR SIDE FRONT BOTH TOP ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

OFF SIDE FRONT BOTH TOP ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 9 Jul 2012 289,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 281,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak bottom half of engine recommend clean engine

handbrake cable nearside rear insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2010 281,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak bottom half of engine recommend clean engine

handbrake cable nearside rear insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2009 258,009 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 258,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear registration plate slight deterioration

Pass 7 Aug 2008 227,668 miles

road tax expired 30/07/2008

Fail 6 Aug 2008 227,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

road tax expired 30/07/2008

Pass 1 Aug 2007 195,229 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 195,229 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 166,248 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 166,248 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 166,244 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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KN51 HZM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KN51 HZM, 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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KN51 HZM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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