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WX51 CPE

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

234,742 mi
Last recorded234,742 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 CPE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2025 234,742 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 228,869 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer 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 rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 223,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 220,391 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 220,379 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 214,621 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 214,621 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 209,639 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 205,505 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 205,443 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 199,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 193,480 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 186,767 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 181,569 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 174,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front shock absorber dust covers split

oil leak from engine

oil leak from front of rear axle

Pass 15 Jul 2014 174,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front shock absorber dust covers split

oil leak from engine

oil leak from front of rear axle

Pass 5 Aug 2013 168,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 168,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 159,150 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 149,732 miles

rear anti roll bar worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 143,863 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2009 141,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 140,231 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 140,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2006 137,988 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2006 137,988 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2005 119,091 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 CPE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CPE, 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 CPE registered?

WX51 CPE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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