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MK51 VPW

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,278 mi
Last recorded180,278 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 VPW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 180,278 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 174,175 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 173,753 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 165,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nsr parking brake is slow on aplication

off side reaq tyre worn on inner&outer edge

Fail 3 May 2013 164,319 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 150,310 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 124,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 109,980 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 107,687 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 106,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 103,222 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 98,207 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 98,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VPW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

MK51 VPW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is MK51 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 VPW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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