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RX51 ZVR

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

181,900 mi
Last recorded181,900 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 181,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 163,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear nearside number plate light output reduced by design advise repairing offside

Nearside Rear nearside rear side light 50% working

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside wiper scratch markings (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators discoloured near excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cover sills fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2021 163,957 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower foremost suspension arms dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front upper suspension arm foremost ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear nearside number plate light output reduced by design advise repairing offside

Nearside Rear nearside rear side light 50% working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside wiper scratch markings (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators discoloured near excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cover sills fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2020 163,921 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil temperature not reached (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 150,469 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 150,301 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 143,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front brake hoses heavily perished

both rear brake hoses perished

damage to offside rear door and wing

front wiper blades smeary

Fail 12 Jul 2018 143,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front brake hoses heavily perished

both rear brake hoses perished

damage to offside rear door and wing

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 12 Jul 2017 136,946 miles

Damage to o/s/r door and wheel arch

Front tyres badly worn on edges (205/55/16 91v Kumho)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 136,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Damage to o/s/r door and wheel arch

Front tyres badly worn on edges (205/55/16 91v Kumho)

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

O/s windscreen wiper split

Pass 15 Jul 2016 130,326 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 130,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 129,379 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 126,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 123,490 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 120,810 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 118,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 116,370 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 116,350 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 113,742 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 110,652 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 110,652 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 96,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 96,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 83,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 69,328 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 ZVR is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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