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P4 MVU

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,617 mi
Last recorded160,617 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 MVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 160,617 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 160,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 140,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light does not illuminate

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perished slightly

fuel filler cap perished

Fail 13 Aug 2014 140,070 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light does not illuminate

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perished slightly

fuel filler cap perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 123,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

fuel cap seal is perished

Fail 21 Aug 2013 123,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

fuel cap seal is perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 108,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Aug 2012 108,204 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,881 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,991 miles

child seat fitted. unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt

Fail 20 Aug 2010 91,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

child seat fitted. unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,943 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper blade split at end.

offside front wiper blade starting to smear.

rear anti roll bar plastic sleeves cracked.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 66,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

eml light remains on.

new discs and pads fitted to rear.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,405 miles

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

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

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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P4 MVU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P4 MVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P4 MVU registered?

P4 MVU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is P4 MVU safe to buy?

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