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RJ51 FSG

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 FSG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 121,020 miles

engine missfiring.

exhaust corroded.

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn.

front brake pads worns low.

front number plate cracked.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s dip beam dim.

oil leaks.

windscreen cracked and chipped in zone b but affecting view.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 121,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine missfiring.

exhaust corroded.

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn.

front brake pads worns low.

front number plate cracked.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s dip beam dim.

oil leaks.

windscreen cracked and chipped in zone b but affecting view.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 114,027 miles

crack on windowscreen less than 40mm swept area

engine oil leak

front suspension bushes perrishing

rear springs obstructed by lower rear arms

undertrays fitted front to rear

various marks scratches vehicle and wheels

Fail 6 Nov 2013 114,027 miles

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

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

crack on windowscreen less than 40mm swept area

engine oil leak

front suspension bushes perrishing

rear springs obstructed by lower rear arms

undertrays fitted front to rear

various marks scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,741 miles

both front tread depths low

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear road springs obstructed by lower arms

small crack on windowscreen near zone b not in swept area

variousw marks and scratches vecicle and alloys

Fail 6 Nov 2011 94,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil springs corroded

damage to body work

kerb damage to alloys

oil leaks

rear tyres wearing edges

slight kerb damage to n s rear tyre

stone chip on windscreen

wipers smiring

Pass 6 Nov 2011 94,276 miles

coil springs corroded

damage to body work

kerb damage to alloys

oil leaks

rear tyres wearing edges

slight kerb damage to n s rear tyre

stone chip on windscreen

wipers smiring

Pass 10 Nov 2010 88,433 miles

Alloy rims in poor condition. Oil leaks. OSF & NSF tyres worn very low on inner edges. Nail in OSF tyre. Stone chips in windscreen. Engine bay undertray. exhaust corroded. Kerb damage to NSR tyre. Both rear tyres worn on inner edges & tread stepped

Fail 10 Nov 2010 88,433 miles

Alloy rims in poor condition. Oil leaks. OSF & NSF tyres worn very low on inner edges. Nail in OSF tyre. Stone chips in windscreen. Engine bay undertray. exhaust corroded. Kerb damage to NSR tyre. Both rear tyres worn on inner edges & tread stepped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,828 miles

alloy wheels damaged.

engine missfire on tickover.

front tyres worn badly on edges.

lower engine cover broken.

n/s/r 1/4 panel damaged.

various suspension bushes cracked and split.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,411 miles

emissions passed printer failed damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall and bold on inner edge offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and bold on edges windows tinted

front towing cover missing accident damage to nearside rear bumper and wing stone chip in windscreen rear indicators fading engine and sills covered in plastic trim exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2008 67,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

emissions passed printer failed damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall and bold on inner edge offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and bold on edges windows tinted

front towing cover missing accident damage to nearside rear bumper and wing stone chip in windscreen rear indicators fading engine and sills covered in plastic trim exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,380 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,521 miles

o/s/r outer side light in-op †slight wear to rear brake discs †front brake pads wearing low †both front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to alloy rims †wipers worn †stone chip in screen †lower engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2005 26,970 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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RJ51 FSG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 RJ51 FSG, 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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RJ51 FSG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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