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MA51 XDG

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,078 mi
Last recorded182,078 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 XDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 182,078 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 181,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 172,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn heavily on outer shoulder, advise replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake has slight drag, advise attension

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 172,749 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn heavily on outer shoulder, advise replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake has slight drag, advise attension

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 167,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Dec 2016 167,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 164,371 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2014 161,504 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 159,455 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 156,589 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 156,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 153,325 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 150,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 150,423 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 138,902 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 138,902 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 124,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 111,164 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 93,978 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 79,115 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 XDG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XDG, 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 XDG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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