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VX51 CLV

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,387 mi
Last recorded162,387 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 CLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 162,387 miles

Rear subframe slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 157,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 153,009 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect brake pipes under plastic trays

Pass 5 Aug 2015 149,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 139,450 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 126,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 126,281 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 114,152 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 109,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 103,263 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 103,259 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 96,431 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 96,395 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,305 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 86,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 94,516 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 94,471 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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VX51 CLV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VX51 CLV, 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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VX51 CLV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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