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LS51 VDP

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,151 mi
Last recorded159,151 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 VDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 159,151 miles

All front suspension bushes starting perish and slight play in front inner suspension arm bushes

Engine oil leak

Rear brake hoses starting perish

Slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 2 Nov 2015 150,339 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 150,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 140,540 miles

Both front wipers "smear".

Both rear upper arm inner bushes showing signs of wear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 132,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 119,465 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,844 miles

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

offside rear tyre has stone damage

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,527 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 81,716 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 72,931 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,845 miles

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

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 VDP is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

LS51 VDP is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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