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MK51 AAV

2001 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,328 mi
Last recorded146,328 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 AAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 146,328 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 146,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 137,634 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 130,227 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 124,001 miles

front discs low

rear boot lid red

rear discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2010 350,505 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 309,700 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 256,100 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 256,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 199,098 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 117,026 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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MK51 AAV is a 2001 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK51 AAV, 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 MK51 AAV registered?

MK51 AAV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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