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MK51 XAM

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

218,530 mi
Last recorded218,530 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 XAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 218,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 218,530 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 213,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 213,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 206,333 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 201,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 194,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 194,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 186,978 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 186,966 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 181,441 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush near side front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front near and off sides lower front arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side and plus cracks in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 181,441 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush near side front (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high near side (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front near and off sides lower front arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side and plus cracks in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 173,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 164,444 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 164,444 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 153,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 153,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 139,037 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 125,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 114,156 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

diff leaking oil onto exhaust

rear number plate deteriorating

rear offside disc corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 105,214 miles

both rear axle oil seals leaking

child seat fitted to offside rear seat belt not tested

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jul 2009 105,214 miles

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

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

both rear axle oil seals leaking

child seat fitted to offside rear seat belt not tested

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2008 90,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2008 90,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2007 83,952 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 83,952 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 72,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 72,217 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 XAM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MK51 XAM, 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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MK51 XAM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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