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RE51 XSU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,869 mi
Last recorded199,869 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 199,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 185,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 182,330 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 176,814 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 176,813 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 170,034 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 170,032 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 163,787 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 163,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 149,920 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 149,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 128,399 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 128,396 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 116,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 107,266 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 95,899 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 73,059 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 73,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 57,415 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 XSU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE51 XSU, 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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What year was RE51 XSU registered?

RE51 XSU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is RE51 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 XSU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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