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RN51 FDC

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,783 mi
Last recorded130,783 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 FDC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 130,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 12 Jan 2016 130,670 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and devoid of tread on inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R puncture

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 120,856 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front anti roll bar link bushes worn and play in bonding\rear suspension arm bushes and link arm bushes ageing\front suspension arm upper and lower bushes slightly split\

rear brake pads and discs wearing\front bralke discs slightly scored and corroded\em light illuminated\nsf tyre inner tread bald\injuries in windscreen\exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Dec 2014 120,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes slightly corroded

front anti roll bar link bushes worn and play in bonding\rear suspension arm bushes and link arm bushes ageing\front suspension arm upper and lower bushes slightly split\

rear brake pads and discs wearing\front bralke discs slightly scored and corroded\em light illuminated\nsf tyre inner tread bald\injuries in windscreen\exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2013 105,273 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 98,189 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside rear tyre cracking & perished

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2011 89,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside rear tyre cracking & perished

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,917 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 9 Aug 2010 79,917 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,908 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 73,908 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 68,297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,227 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 63,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,670 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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RN51 FDC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RN51 FDC, 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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RN51 FDC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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