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WX51 BRF

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,180 mi
Last recorded181,180 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 BRF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 181,180 miles

Full exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2019 169,195 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 166,562 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 147,899 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 142,449 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust centre section corroded

front top suspension arm bushes cracked

n/s/f brake hose cracked

rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 142,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust centre section corroded

front top suspension arm bushes cracked

n/s/f brake hose cracked

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 142,397 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward Arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Boot won't open

Pass 29 Jul 2015 135,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 120,709 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 101,457 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,461 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 86,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,109 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 80,109 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2009 71,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,846 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,846 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 68,826 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,958 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 65,758 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,871 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,014 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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WX51 BRF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WX51 BRF, 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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What year was WX51 BRF registered?

WX51 BRF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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