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RE51 XSO

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,485 mi
Last recorded159,485 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 159,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides also have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 159,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides also have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 144,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 137,585 miles

Undertrat not fully secured

Fail 9 Sep 2014 137,585 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undertrat not fully secured

Pass 5 Sep 2013 132,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,773 miles

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

near side front brake flexi hose slightly perished

near side rear brake flexi hose slightly perished

offside front brake flexi hose slightly perished

offside rear brake flexi hose slightly perished

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2011 111,254 miles

O/S/R tyre 2mm.Front brake discs lipped and worn.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 95,172 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 68,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,367 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 58,073 miles

front tyres getting low in tread. wiper blades in poor condition.

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 XSO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XSO, 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 XSO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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