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RX51 DXK

2001 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,722 mi
Last recorded141,722 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 DXK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 141,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

oil leak front engine bay

Pass 14 Oct 2015 133,773 miles

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

Oil leak.

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,800 miles

Catalytic converters loose in in exhaust

Pass 6 Nov 2013 111,151 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 117,468 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,929 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 95,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 85,147 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,558 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 31 Aug 2010 79,558 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside track rod end rubber split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,377 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,584 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2007 57,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

engine management light stays on

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,607 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

slight oil leak from engine

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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RX51 DXK is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RX51 DXK, 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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RX51 DXK is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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