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LS51 VDM

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,300 mi
Last recorded167,300 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 VDM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 167,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 157,636 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 157,636 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 142,073 miles

power steering noisey on lock

Fail 2 Mar 2011 142,058 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

power steering noisey on lock

Pass 21 Jan 2010 129,425 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 117,963 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 117,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 108,378 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 96,561 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 84,641 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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LS51 VDM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LS51 VDM, 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 LS51 VDM registered?

LS51 VDM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LS51 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 VDM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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