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VA51 ERV

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,241 mi
Last recorded115,241 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 ERV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,241 miles

Front shock absorber casings are corroded - secure and no leaks at present.

offside exhaust clamp is corroded but still secure

Fail 15 Mar 2019 115,241 miles

Front shock absorber casings are corroded - secure and no leaks at present.

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

offside exhaust clamp is corroded but still secure

Pass 16 Mar 2018 106,598 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 104,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,486 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,694 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,400 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 68,414 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 61,314 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 57,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 32,876 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 ERV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ERV, 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 VA51 ERV registered?

VA51 ERV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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