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WV51 GZG

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,337 mi
Last recorded181,337 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 GZG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 181,337 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 181,325 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 167,440 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 143,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 138,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 131,819 miles

Hand brake bracket corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear gearbox mounting starting to wear

Sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 126,481 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

engine hunting when ideling

slight play steering

Fail 16 Jul 2012 126,481 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

engine hunting when ideling

front discs corroded

slight play steering

Pass 16 Jun 2011 119,708 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 119,705 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front brake discs close to wear limit

o/s wiper blade split on end

play in steering rack arms both sides

Pass 28 Jun 2010 111,693 miles

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

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

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

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

n\s\f\ track rod arm rubber split / leaking.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 98,828 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 98,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 92,478 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 82,686 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 82,686 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,466 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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WV51 GZG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WV51 GZG, 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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WV51 GZG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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