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AE51 DGY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

237,207 mi
Last recorded237,207 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 237,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2018 237,207 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2018 237,206 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2016 212,710 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2016 212,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 204,351 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 196,380 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 186,661 miles

N/S/F SPRING CORRODING / N/S/F FLEXI PERRISHING / O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW / UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 8 Aug 2013 186,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/F SPRING CORRODING / N/S/F FLEXI PERRISHING / O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW / UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 15 Aug 2012 175,858 miles

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON N/S/F FLEXI HOSE

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 14 Aug 2012 175,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

N/S/R TYRE STEPPING OUT ON INNER EDGE & SLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON N/S/F FLEXI HOSE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END

SLIGHT SPLITTING / PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Aug 2011 165,004 miles

UNDER COVERS

WIPERS

Fail 11 Aug 2011 165,004 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

UNDER COVERS

WIPERS

Pass 8 Jul 2010 153,135 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 153,135 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2009 141,652 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise n/s/f brake slight pusling

advise o/s/r tyre cuts

Fail 29 Jun 2009 141,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise n/s/f brake slight pusling

advise o/s/r tyre cuts

Pass 15 Sep 2008 132,396 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 119,186 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 102,887 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 83,733 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 DGY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AE51 DGY, 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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AE51 DGY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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