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RX51 ZWU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

157,388 mi
Last recorded157,388 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 157,388 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 154,920 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 151,933 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 148,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 148,907 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 146,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Offside Rear BUMP STOP PERISHED

Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 141,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 138,507 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 138,507 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 135,237 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 135,159 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 132,150 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 128,784 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 128,784 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 124,801 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 121,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 117,189 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 110,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 104,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 98,047 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 91,465 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 91,465 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 84,261 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 84,250 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 77,520 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 74,655 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 74,555 miles

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

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 ZWU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 ZWU registered?

RX51 ZWU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is RX51 ZWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ZWU shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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