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RA51 URU

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,628 mi
Last recorded105,628 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 URU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 105,628 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached lower bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also wearing edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play in rubber bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 20 Mar 2019 105,609 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose not bolted (7.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached lower bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play in rubber bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also wearing edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing edges and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 14 Mar 2018 97,942 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing edges and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,018 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,314 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,299 miles

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

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

Tyre Size 205/55 VR16

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Mar 2014 73,125 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine managemnet light on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,349 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,337 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2009 52,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,513 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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RA51 URU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA51 URU, 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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RA51 URU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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