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RG51 BLN

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,449 mi
Last recorded91,449 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 BLN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,387 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,225 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 88,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 151,397 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Fail 15 Feb 2012 151,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Fail 16 Feb 2011 140,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake waring wire broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 140,304 miles

front brake waring wire broken

sill covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 129,076 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers will need attention soon.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 118,977 miles

O/S/R brake has slight bind

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 118,977 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R brake has slight bind

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 113,592 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 113,344 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 84,174 miles

brake pad warning lamp on in dash

n/s headlamp has condensation causing dim image

rear tyres worn

wipers slightly split

Pass 21 Sep 2005 59,336 miles

all tyres getting low on tread , front needed soon

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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RG51 BLN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RG51 BLN, 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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RG51 BLN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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