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RX51 ZVO

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,478 mi
Last recorded196,478 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 196,478 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 196,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers window not working

oil leak

rear exhaust clamps fractured

towing eye sticking out at front of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2013 186,843 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

chips in front windscreen

passengers front seat belt slow at returning in

Fail 21 Aug 2013 186,839 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

chips in front windscreen

passengers front seat belt slow at returning in

Pass 15 Aug 2012 169,389 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 155,358 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 155,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2010 141,658 miles

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

bonnet safety catch seized free off

rear discs exceasive corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2010 141,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized free off

rear discs exceasive corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2009 126,578 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades starting to split

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2008 113,038 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,770 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2007 95,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2006 75,661 miles

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

n/s/f ;o/s/f tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2005 68,593 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 68,593 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 ZVO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

RX51 ZVO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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