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WX51 CZS

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

160,570 mi
Last recorded160,570 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 CZS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 160,570 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 160,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 149,016 miles

Nearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 149,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 145,945 miles

emissions close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn to limit outer 3/4

Fail 8 Jan 2019 145,945 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower (front) arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

emissions close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn to limit outer 3/4

Pass 15 Jan 2018 141,937 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit outer 3/4

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 11 Jan 2018 141,920 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (lower front arm ) ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre close to limit outer 3/4

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Oct 2016 135,390 miles

emissdions 1.43 pass no printout

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly low outer 3/4

rear brake imbalance/fluctuation 15%

rear inner pads wearing slightly low

Pass 12 Oct 2015 127,500 miles

both front brake flexis cracking slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing bald on inner 3/4

o/s/f dip beam out output slightly reduced

Fail 12 Oct 2015 127,500 miles

Steering rack gaiter split n/s/f rack gaiter split/leaking (2.2.D.2d)

both front brake flexis cracking slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing bald on inner 3/4

o/s/f dip beam out output slightly reduced

Pass 24 Oct 2014 122,503 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 122,502 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 114,975 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 114,961 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 107,053 miles

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

both inner rack ends have play

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer 3/4 area

Fail 22 Oct 2012 107,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both inner rack ends have play

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer 3/4 area

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,053 miles

child seats fitted to rear

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,771 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 83,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,146 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,683 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,773 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,883 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 57,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 50,428 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 50,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 CZS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 CZS, 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 CZS registered?

WX51 CZS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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