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B5 UCL

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,416 mi
Last recorded96,416 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 UCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 96,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,247 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,526 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,126 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 93,548 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,971 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 88,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 81,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,551 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,558 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 76,558 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,857 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,391 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 68,391 miles

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

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

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

rear ehaust mount broken

Pass 29 Apr 2012 62,858 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 62,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,721 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,516 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,445 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 35,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,144 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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B5 UCL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B5 UCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 UCL registered?

B5 UCL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is B5 UCL safe to buy?

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