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RX51 ZYW

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,520 mi
Last recorded199,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 199,520 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 199,520 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 198,894 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear handbrake cable insecure

Pass 2 May 2014 183,629 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 183,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2012 166,886 miles

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

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

O/S/R light lens damaged

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 166,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/R light lens damaged

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 152,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 149,366 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 May 2009 132,474 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s and o/s/rear shock absorber dust covers broken

slight pereshing in front brake hoses

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted

unable to open rear doors from inside due to child locks

Pass 4 Dec 2007 113,796 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 113,796 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 101,823 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2005 95,625 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 ZYW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

RX51 ZYW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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