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RX51 RPV

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,460 mi
Last recorded180,460 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 RPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 180,460 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 180,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 169,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 169,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 163,952 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost and foremost bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost and foremost bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 162,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost and foremost bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost and foremost bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 153,932 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front inner (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front inner (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

center front engine mount rubber bush deteriated

eml light on indicating a fault

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulder verry close to exposing cords

offside rear tyre worn on shoulder verry close to exposing cords

park brake efficiency only just met

rear brake imbalance only just met

rear discs scored

Fail 23 Nov 2017 153,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front inner (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front inner (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

center front engine mount rubber bush deteriated

eml light on indicating a fault

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulder verry close to exposing cords

offside rear tyre worn on shoulder verry close to exposing cords

park brake efficiency only just met

rear brake imbalance only just met

rear discs scored

Pass 28 May 2016 140,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 132,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 132,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2014 122,018 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 122,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 117,067 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 112,409 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 107,087 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 107,086 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,399 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 98,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,552 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 74,004 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 62,107 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 RPV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RPV, 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 RPV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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