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RX51 RXW

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,329 mi
Last recorded91,329 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,329 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 91,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,881 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 83,881 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,360 miles

air bag light stays on

Fail 3 Mar 2010 77,330 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light stays on

Pass 29 Dec 2008 70,821 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 162,991 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 162,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 162,991 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 123,419 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 123,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic covers fitted under vehicle, reducing visual area.

Fail 27 Nov 2006 123,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RXW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

RX51 RXW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is RX51 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 RXW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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