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RX51 DYF

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

207,220 mi
Last recorded207,220 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 DYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 207,220 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 207,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 196,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 186,247 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 178,178 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 178,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 167,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 157,349 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 157,349 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 146,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 146,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 136,580 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 136,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 126,666 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 115,245 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 107,400 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 107,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,786 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 88,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,684 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 81,684 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake pad warning light remains 'on'

front brake pads appear worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,618 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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RX51 DYF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DYF, 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 RX51 DYF registered?

RX51 DYF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is RX51 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 DYF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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