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MA51 LEF

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,769 mi
Last recorded187,769 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 LEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 187,769 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 187,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 176,495 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 176,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing close to minimum

Pass 25 Jul 2014 163,064 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 155,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 147,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 134,471 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 125,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 125,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 120,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 115,572 miles

brake pedal is hard to push but servo works on test efffort is aceptable

Pass 16 Aug 2007 108,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 98,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 87,048 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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MA51 LEF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA51 LEF, 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 MA51 LEF registered?

MA51 LEF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is MA51 LEF safe to buy?

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