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KV51 HDE

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,514 mi
Last recorded162,514 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 HDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 162,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 162,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 159,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 159,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 159,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 159,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 157,726 miles

Fuel system ; Damp around front of fuel cooler , may be seepage of fuel ?

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm bush deteriorated / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Disc & pads appear to have overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Note ; Wheel fixings covered , engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread balding at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 157,703 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner edge ( 205 / 55 r 16 ) 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system ; Damp around front of fuel cooler , may be seepage of fuel ?

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm bush deteriorated / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Disc & pads appear to have overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Note ; Wheel fixings covered , engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread balding at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 154,408 miles

Brakes ; Hose deteriorated , Offside front

Note ; Damp around fuel cooler ?

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Nearside rear wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre ; Cracking in tread & secondary tread bald on edges , Offside rear

Tyre ; Secondary tread bald on edges , Nearside rear

Fail 7 Aug 2018 154,271 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front subframe starting to corrode

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear sub frame starting to corode

Pass 20 Jul 2017 151,324 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 33 % , o/s lower performance

Lighting ; Headlamp , dip has slightly reduced light , suspect bulb fitment

Steering ; Track rod end has play in ball joint , n/s/f & o/s/f

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated , n/s/f & o/s/f

Suspension ; Upper arm bush bonding partially detached , both n/s/f

Tyres ; Tread ( secondary ) low on edges , n/s/f & o/s/f

Tyres ; Tread , cracking in groove & nail in tread , o/s/r

Wheel nuts covered , Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 29 Jul 2016 148,578 miles

both front suspension lower rear arm bushes slight play

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

o/s/f drop link slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2016 148,578 miles

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

both front suspension lower rear arm bushes slight play

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

o/s/f drop link slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2015 144,786 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 144,786 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 136,961 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 136,805 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 126,581 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 115,076 miles

airbag light indicates fault

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2011 104,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 98,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 92,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 84,329 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service light on

Pass 31 Mar 2007 80,087 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 80,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,392 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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KV51 HDE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KV51 HDE, 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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KV51 HDE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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