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OV51 KDO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,518 mi
Last recorded179,518 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 KDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 179,518 miles

Centre Rear Safety belt missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 179,518 miles

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

Centre Rear Safety belt missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 174,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 174,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 165,353 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 165,353 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 154,490 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front bumper accident damage

Pass 16 Jan 2013 154,490 miles

Oil leak

nearside front bumper accident damage

Pass 11 Jan 2012 144,474 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 144,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 135,237 miles

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

N/S/F outer wall has slight tear

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 125,375 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 125,375 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 114,594 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,829 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 92,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 79,247 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 79,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KDO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KDO, 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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OV51 KDO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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