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OW51 MVA

2001 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,422 mi
Last recorded155,422 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 MVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 155,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 9 May 2014 147,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 9 May 2014 147,316 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 3 May 2013 138,321 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 129,023 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 May 2012 129,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2011 117,377 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 117,371 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 103,898 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 94,768 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 8 Sep 2008 91,518 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 85,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 77,790 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 62,676 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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OW51 MVA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OW51 MVA, 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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OW51 MVA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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