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BJ51 LTU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,294 mi
Last recorded158,294 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 LTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 158,294 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 158,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 153,010 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 152,988 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 146,889 miles

offside headlamp aim not tested

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 146,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside headlamp aim not tested

Pass 19 Oct 2013 135,346 miles

Offside front tyre tread depth 3mm

Offside rear shockabsorber cover detached

Fail 19 Oct 2013 135,346 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyre tread depths close to limit

Nearside rear tyre has a flat spot worn across tread to kinimum depth 1,6mm

Offside rear shockabsorber cover detached

Pass 22 Nov 2012 120,216 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 120,216 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 85,283 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 85,283 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 13 Oct 2009 76,347 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 76,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,088 miles

Both front wipers just clear screen.

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 67,088 miles

Both front wipers just clear screen.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,635 miles

Rear number plate faded but readable

Fail 12 Oct 2007 58,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate faded but readable

Pass 7 Oct 2006 49,088 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING COLUMN AREA

SMALL STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 6 Oct 2005 39,989 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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BJ51 LTU 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 57.1%.

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 BJ51 LTU, 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 BJ51 LTU registered?

BJ51 LTU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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