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VK51 ZVH

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,693 mi
Last recorded157,693 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 ZVH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 157,693 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 157,691 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 149,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 141,859 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 141,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 135,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear discs worn

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges Tyre depth on 1.6 mm

Fail 18 Mar 2013 135,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear discs worn

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges Tyre depth on 1.6 mm

Pass 19 Jan 2012 126,716 miles

Air bag fail light on

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear discs worn

Fail 19 Jan 2012 126,715 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Air bag fail light on

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear discs worn

Fail 30 Jun 2010 111,880 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 111,880 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 104,481 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 97,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,977 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,170 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 80,493 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 ZVH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey 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 ZVH, 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 VK51 ZVH registered?

VK51 ZVH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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