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OV51 HAU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,937 mi
Last recorded124,937 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 124,937 miles

slight play in both front lower balljoints

small chip in front windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2015 124,937 miles

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

slight play in both front lower balljoints

small chip in front windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2014 113,010 miles

advise offside front tyre wear

Fail 18 Aug 2014 113,010 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise nrae side outer cv boot leaking fluid under clip advise new clip

advise offside front tyre wear

Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,351 miles

eng man light on

Fail 17 Nov 2012 82,271 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

eng man light on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 64,843 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2011 64,843 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,429 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 4 May 2010 56,397 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 51,891 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 45,355 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 39,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,840 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 34,639 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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OV51 HAU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV51 HAU, 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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What year was OV51 HAU registered?

OV51 HAU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is OV51 HAU safe to buy?

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