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VU51 UAT

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,847 mi
Last recorded94,847 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 UAT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 94,847 miles

Both front brake hoses perished slightly

Coil springs complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has misfire whilst idling and engine management light is on advise further inspection

Offside front brake slightly binding

Power steering pipe/hose from pump is damp and corroded slightly

Service light on

Steering rack arms have little play

Suspension component bushes worn and perished slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen chipped in zone A and outside zone A but none exceeding limits

Fail 22 Apr 2012 94,845 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coil springs complete

Both front brake hoses perished slightly

Brake discs and pads are worn low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has misfire whilst idling and engine management light is on advise further inspection

Offside front brake slightly binding

Power steering pipe/hose from pump is damp and corroded slightly

Service light on

Steering rack arms have little play

Suspension component bushes worn and perished slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen chipped in zone A and outside zone A but none exceeding limits

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,191 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,157 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,124 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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VU51 UAT is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VU51 UAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 UAT registered?

VU51 UAT is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is VU51 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 UAT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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