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VX51 LHB

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

236,991 mi
Last recorded236,991 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 236,991 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 236,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 233,753 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wish bones both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front wheel arch corrding

Pass 18 Jun 2024 229,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch is heavy corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2024 229,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch is heavy corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 224,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 220,821 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2022 220,821 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2021 211,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 207,385 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 202,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 195,141 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 195,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 188,869 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 13 Oct 2016 177,744 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 177,744 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 170,265 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 160,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 149,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 149,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 141,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 141,627 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 131,065 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 118,130 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 103,739 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,128 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 84,124 miles

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

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

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

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

play nearside front lower balljoint (strut one)

play offside front lower balljoint (strut one)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 70,917 miles

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,769 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 50,245 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)

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 LHB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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