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RX51 YXG

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,009 mi
Last recorded172,009 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 YXG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 172,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 171,097 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted

Offside Rear Tyre distorted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 169,037 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 166,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 166,238 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 159,287 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 159,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 152,791 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 147,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2012 142,518 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 142,518 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 136,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

nearside front top arm bushes are split but not resulting in excessive play

nearside track rod end ball joint cover split

offside front top arm bushes split but not resulting in excessive play

Fail 7 Oct 2011 136,818 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

nearside front top arm bushes are split but not resulting in excessive play

nearside track rod end ball joint cover split

offside front top arm bushes split but not resulting in excessive play

Pass 30 Oct 2010 131,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 122,532 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 112,127 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 112,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 100,080 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2007 82,063 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 52,623 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 52,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 YXG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

RX51 YXG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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