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BF51 FJU

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,473 mi
Last recorded143,473 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 FJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 143,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 141,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 140,169 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 140,169 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 134,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 126,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 119,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,299 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 103,371 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low brake pad lining light on

Fail 5 Mar 2014 95,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in n/s rear tyre

low brake pad lining light on

Pass 8 Dec 2012 86,130 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 86,130 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 80,142 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 80,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,562 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 68,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,068 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,286 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,810 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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BF51 FJU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF51 FJU, 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 BF51 FJU registered?

BF51 FJU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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