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RX51 FAO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,434 mi
Last recorded171,434 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 FAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 171,434 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 171,433 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 163,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 154,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 150,537 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 150,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washer fluid low

Pass 4 Dec 2012 138,045 miles

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

clutch is biting very high

Fail 22 Dec 2011 118,699 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 118,699 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 108,812 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 93,915 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 76,941 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 63,920 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,804 miles

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

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

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 FAO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RX51 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

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

Is RX51 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 FAO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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