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MW51 BCV

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,404 mi
Last recorded197,404 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 BCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 197,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 197,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 187,229 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Seat belts could not be checked due to the car seats fitted.

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2016 177,371 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 166,026 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 166,026 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 159,420 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 152,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 152,265 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 146,647 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 140,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 135,239 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 126,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 118,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 111,556 miles

front tyres wearing on sides on limits (side wear o/s 1.6 n/s 2mm

Pass 27 Jul 2006 100,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 89,019 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 89,019 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MW51 BCV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW51 BCV, 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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MW51 BCV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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