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VX51 LBV

2001 Audi A4

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,079 mi
Last recorded145,079 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 145,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 134,759 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 134,755 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 119,138 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,995 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 109,995 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front number plate slightly cracked

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,194 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear,not able to fully inspect adult belts

rear number plate deteriorating

screw in o/s rear tyre

small chip in windscreen on n/s

Fail 31 Mar 2008 99,194 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s rear,not able to fully inspect adult belts

rear number plate deteriorating

screw in o/s rear tyre

small chip in windscreen on n/s

Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,126 miles

plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

rear no plate showing signs of deterioration

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in both front front lower ball joints

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,771 miles

front blades worn

front brakes worn and mildly fluctuating

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 LBV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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