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LR51 EVW

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,674 mi
Last recorded174,674 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 EVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 174,674 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to front and rear sub frames

exhaust system in poor condition

wear to various front and rear suspension bushes

Fail 19 Jul 2016 174,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to front and rear sub frames

exhaust system in poor condition

wear to various front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2015 166,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lens cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2015 166,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lens cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2015 165,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r/lens cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2014 152,498 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 3 Jul 2014 152,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Jun 2013 135,903 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 135,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 118,302 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 118,298 miles

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

O/S/R DIRECTIONAL TYRE FITTED IN WRONG DIRECTION

Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 81,008 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 67,231 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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LR51 EVW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LR51 EVW, 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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What year was LR51 EVW registered?

LR51 EVW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is LR51 EVW safe to buy?

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