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AE51 DFN

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,669 mi
Last recorded177,669 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 177,669 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 177,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 175,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 165,065 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 160,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 126,126 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 93,486 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 87,653 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 79,076 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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AE51 DFN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE51 DFN, 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 AE51 DFN registered?

AE51 DFN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is AE51 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 DFN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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