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RX51 ZXJ

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,196 mi
Last recorded174,196 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 174,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 167,358 miles

2x Rear Coil Springs corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Front Registration Plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

Oil leak

Underbody corroded in places

Underbody cover/Trays Fitted restricting inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 167,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

2x Rear Coil Springs corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Front Registration Plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Underbody corroded in places

Underbody cover/Trays Fitted restricting inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 154,703 miles

Nearside Front head lamp unit damaged but still functions ok

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror unit loose ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

under trims fitted not allowin full inspection of testable items

Fail 2 Sep 2016 154,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front head lamp unit damaged but still functions ok

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror unit loose ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

under trims fitted not allowin full inspection of testable items

Fail 31 Aug 2016 154,684 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

adv both lower rear suspension arm bushes worn

adv n/sr anti roll bar link worn

adv n/sr tyre on legal limit

adv o/sf upper suspension bush worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 144,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear upright upper rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 1 Sep 2014 133,172 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside fron tyre surface cracks

wiper split nearside

Pass 21 Aug 2013 122,150 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 15 Feb 2012 106,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 98,407 miles

Crack in offside rear light cluster

Offside rear diff seal leaking

Plastic undertray fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2011 98,407 miles

Crack in offside rear light cluster

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear diff seal leaking

Plastic undertray fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 92,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,454 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 86,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 20 Aug 2007 76,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 60,259 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 ZXJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

RX51 ZXJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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