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MA51 XAX

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,754 mi
Last recorded116,754 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 XAX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,754 miles

slight oil leak

Eml ON indicating a fault

Offside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 113,813 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 113,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking not locking,48% (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) movement on steering colum (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside headlamp set on lower limit

underside and components corroded in places

Fail 7 Apr 2015 110,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside headlamp set on lower limit

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 16 Apr 2014 107,723 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 107,723 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,497 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,151 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 89,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 143,045 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2010 143,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML IS ON

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 137,242 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 125,428 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 111,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 111,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 111,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front underneath cover with pastic cover

Fail 11 Apr 2006 111,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front underneath cover with pastic cover

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 XAX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MA51 XAX, 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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MA51 XAX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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