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VK51 AWZ

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,324 mi
Last recorded163,324 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 AWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 163,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rear reg light dim

Fail 19 May 2015 163,324 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rear reg light dim

Pass 7 Jun 2014 149,698 miles

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2014 149,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 137,870 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 126,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre has worn very low on the inner edge

Nearside front tyre is on the wear bars

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre has worn very low on the inner edge

Offside front tyre is nearing the wear bars

Fail 11 Jun 2012 126,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre has worn very low on the inner edge

Nearside front tyre is on the wear bars

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre has worn very low on the inner edge

Offside front tyre is nearing the wear bars

Pass 10 Jun 2011 116,970 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 10 Jun 2010 103,964 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 103,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,595 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 86,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 74,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 74,309 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,153 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,793 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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VK51 AWZ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VK51 AWZ, 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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VK51 AWZ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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