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MV51 ZVK

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,610 mi
Last recorded155,610 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 ZVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 155,610 miles

Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Nearside front upper suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2016 144,920 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 144,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 137,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 131,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 131,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2012 123,874 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 116,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 116,247 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 108,279 miles

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

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

rear number plate

Pass 3 Feb 2009 101,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 91,650 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 91,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 86,099 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 78,310 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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MV51 ZVK is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MV51 ZVK, 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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MV51 ZVK is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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