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NK51 DSO

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

191,763 mi
Last recorded191,763 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 DSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 191,763 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 191,752 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted. unable to check various items

Pass 24 Mar 2015 187,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 179,726 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 179,638 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 168,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 168,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 158,477 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 158,477 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 145,201 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 145,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 130,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 130,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 117,987 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 117,987 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 96,423 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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NK51 DSO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NK51 DSO, 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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NK51 DSO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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