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VO51 HRF

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

260,862 mi
Last recorded260,862 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 HRF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 260,862 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% eye level brake light (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 260,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose securing nut (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear most ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front most ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear most ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% eye level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 241,859 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside upper arm rear inner bush cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre getting low

Offside front upper arms inner bushes cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2016 241,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside upper arm rear inner bush cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre getting low

Offside front upper arms inner bushes cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2015 226,226 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 226,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 213,576 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 201,484 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 201,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 189,495 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 181,059 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 180,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 172,675 miles

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

undertray insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2009 164,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 156,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 148,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 134,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 118,960 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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VO51 HRF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VO51 HRF, 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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VO51 HRF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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