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VX51 ESF

2001 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,777 mi
Last recorded126,777 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ESF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 126,777 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

windscreen has crack bottom left corner

Fail 27 Dec 2017 126,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

windscreen has crack bottom left corner

Pass 15 Dec 2016 124,688 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 122,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 113,005 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 109,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 109,479 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 106,785 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 106,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 100,998 miles

advise play at rear nearside anti roll bar mounting

Fail 15 Nov 2010 100,998 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise play at rear nearside anti roll bar mounting

Pass 18 Nov 2009 97,908 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 94,723 miles

fuel cooler unit housing damadged

slight play at offside and nearside bottom ball joints

Pass 6 Nov 2007 91,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 87,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 ESF is a 2001 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX51 ESF, 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 ESF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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