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PF51 AUE

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,609 mi
Last recorded154,609 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 AUE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 154,609 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front when arches corroded

o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2016 137,033 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 137,031 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 123,290 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 123,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,129 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 109,129 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,120 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 93,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,507 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,354 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,081 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,798 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 71,798 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 66,262 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,948 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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PF51 AUE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PF51 AUE, 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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PF51 AUE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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