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VA51 EKV

2001 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,564 mi
Last recorded105,564 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 105,564 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 100,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,153 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,089 miles

Both rear brakes have a slight bind

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brakes have a slight bind

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 215/65/16 [93y] (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 215/65/16 [93y] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,193 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 23 Jun 2016 77,193 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

Fail 26 Mar 2015 67,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,653 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,649 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 33,177 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 27,486 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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VA51 EKV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Beige with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VA51 EKV, 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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VA51 EKV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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