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PO51 MDY

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

185,835 mi
Last recorded185,835 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 MDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 185,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom skirt detaching from bumper

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 185,823 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom skirt detaching from bumper

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded outer skin detached

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 185,782 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bottom skirt detaching from bumper

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded outer skin detached

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both wheel arches holed and corroded with sharp edges

Pass 12 Oct 2017 176,865 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 168,758 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 168,746 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 168,586 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal feels like it has not got full servo assistance. Requires attention...

oil leaks

steering noisy in operation

Pass 19 Sep 2015 158,672 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 158,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2014 144,708 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs.

Damage to front undertrays.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 144,708 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to rear brake discs.

Damage to front undertrays.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013
Fail 8 May 2013

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2012 116,098 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 May 2012 116,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 97,272 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 87,929 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 81,686 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 81,686 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,083 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 65,083 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,594 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 54,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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PO51 MDY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 PO51 MDY, 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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PO51 MDY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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