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RN51 FBX

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

232,283 mi
Last recorded232,283 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 FBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 232,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 232,255 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 136,699 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

smoke limit plate missing

Pass 7 Apr 2018 134,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 131,387 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Apr 2017 131,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 124,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Fail 6 Apr 2016 124,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 108,108 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 98,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,401 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,028 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 78,029 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,030 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,312 miles

front brake pads getting low [ok for mot]

Pass 21 Oct 2005 40,833 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 4mm

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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RN51 FBX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RN51 FBX, 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 RN51 FBX registered?

RN51 FBX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is RN51 FBX safe to buy?

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