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AT51 BDU

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

179,239 mi
Last recorded179,239 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 179,239 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 179,239 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 174,439 miles

Crack in windscreen N/S lower

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 174,439 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Crack in windscreen N/S lower

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 168,037 miles

Chip in windscreen N/S lower

Fail 25 Feb 2020 168,037 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Subframe/gearbox mount cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen N/S lower

Pass 30 Oct 2018 153,994 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 153,994 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S Wiper broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour N/S/F position lamp different colour to O/S/F (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 140,446 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak Oil leak O/S/R drive shaft ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 140,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Oil leak Oil leak O/S/R drive shaft ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 131,370 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose cracking

Offside Rear brake flexi hose cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2016 131,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose cracking

Offside Rear brake flexi hose cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2015 117,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and slightly cracking (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside mirror unit loose but not insecure

Nearside wiper smeary

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm toward front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and slightly cracking (3.6.B.4e)

gearbox mount badly fractured

Fail 14 Oct 2015 117,318 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm toward rear of car (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and slightly cracking (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside mirror unit loose but not insecure

Nearside wiper smeary

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm toward front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and slightly cracking (3.6.B.4e)

gearbox mount badly fractured

Pass 23 Nov 2014 109,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak around rear differential

Fail 22 Nov 2014 109,879 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak around rear differential

Pass 20 Nov 2013 97,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

vehicle has general corrision on underside

Fail 19 Nov 2013 97,439 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

vehicle has general corrision on underside

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,738 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 70,318 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,357 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,698 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,785 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,509 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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AT51 BDU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AT51 BDU, 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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AT51 BDU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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