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RE51 DHY

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,321 mi
Last recorded127,321 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 DHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 127,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 125,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 122,118 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,906 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 116,028 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 116,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

EML on

Pass 12 May 2012 109,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aftermarkit spring fitted

Pass 11 May 2011 103,183 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

after markit spring fitted

all tyres has slight cut on outer wall

steering slightly is hard

vehicle is too low

Pass 11 May 2010 94,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 82,211 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 72,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,871 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 51,134 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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RE51 DHY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RE51 DHY, 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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RE51 DHY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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