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OV51 HDF

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,564 mi
Last recorded152,564 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 152,564 miles

o/s rear light lens damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2013 152,562 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear light lens damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2012 139,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 115,997 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

slight play in osf bottom balljiont

Pass 3 Sep 2010 108,061 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 108,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 100,920 miles

Oil leak

engine mounting defective causing servo pipe to seperate when reverseing

front brake pads wearing unevenly

n/s/r drop link has slight play

Fail 19 Feb 2009 100,920 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine mounting defective causing servo pipe to seperate when reverseing

front brake pads wearing unevenly

n/s/r drop link has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2008 99,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,404 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 86,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 86,900 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 HDF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV51 HDF, 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 HDF registered?

OV51 HDF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is OV51 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 HDF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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