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RF51 FBA

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,353 mi
Last recorded143,353 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 FBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 143,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 216,430 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 216,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 194,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 173,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 173,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 153,355 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 134,901 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 113,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,559 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 78,245 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 78,245 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2006 62,947 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 62,947 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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RF51 FBA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF51 FBA, 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 RF51 FBA registered?

RF51 FBA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is RF51 FBA safe to buy?

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