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NV51 ZSR

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,915 mi
Last recorded160,915 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 ZSR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 160,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 160,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 137,931 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top bushes on top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and ear subframes ,front and rear suspension components and mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 126,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,072 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,975 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 107,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 100,800 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 100,800 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 93,230 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 19 Feb 2014 93,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,098 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,094 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 69,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 63,437 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,659 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,106 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,820 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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NV51 ZSR is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV51 ZSR, 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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NV51 ZSR is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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