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RX51 ZSU

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,938 mi
Last recorded155,938 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 155,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Mar 2019 155,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 147,716 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 139,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 134,271 miles

child seat fitted

foot brake hand brake just met legal requiment

Pass 14 Mar 2015 130,097 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 127,423 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 127,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 124,922 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 124,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 120,624 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 120,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 119,288 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 119,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 102,040 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished + nearly through to inner cords

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Pass 23 Dec 2008 97,427 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 97,417 miles

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

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

front antiroll bar drop link bushes spliting.

front lower arms to body osns bushes split.rear no plate backing starting to peel.nsr tyre inner edge worn low.osr tyre outer wall scuffed.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 94,089 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 94,054 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre outer casing worn

Pass 27 Nov 2006 89,030 miles

rear brake pads low/o/s front tyre low outer wall slightly worn †

Pass 13 Dec 2005 81,347 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 81,347 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) 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 ZSU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

RX51 ZSU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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