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BG51 LLU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

169,180 mi
Last recorded169,180 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 169,180 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on front wings borderline

corrosion under vehicle on subframe and inner sills borderline

plastic cover fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 12 Sep 2022 169,152 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and chassis rails (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle and both front wings

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2021 167,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and chassis rails (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle and both front wings

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2020 165,209 miles

corrosion under vehicle and off side front wing and on suspension

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2019 163,331 miles

corrosion on suspension and under vehicle

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2018 158,724 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2017 156,085 miles

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Uneven wear on both rear tires

Pass 24 Sep 2016 153,520 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

play in offside bottom rear trailing arm

play in offside front bottom wishbone rear bush

Fail 23 Sep 2016 153,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

play in offside front bottom wishbone rear bush

Pass 23 Sep 2015 150,031 miles

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Play in both front wishbone rear bushes borderline

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2014 145,569 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2013 139,623 miles

condition of both front wishbone rear bushes borderline

plastic cover fitted under vehicle inspection limited

Fail 8 Oct 2013 139,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condition of both front wishbone rear bushes borderline

plastic cover fitted under vehicle inspection limited

Fail 7 Oct 2013 139,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Oil level on minimum level

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level over max

coolant level on minimum level

Pass 2 Oct 2012 134,203 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 126,354 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 129,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 124,475 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2010 124,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 119,691 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 107,363 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 79,822 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 67,072 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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BG51 LLU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BG51 LLU, 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 BG51 LLU registered?

BG51 LLU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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