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FJ51 GRU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,756 mi
Last recorded131,756 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 GRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 131,756 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 120,803 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 112,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 105,521 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 100,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,131 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 95,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,824 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,316 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres, outer shoulder slighly worn

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2009 75,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate starting to deteriate

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriate

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,789 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 61,191 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable damaged under vehicle

plastic shield under vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,166 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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FJ51 GRU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJ51 GRU, 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 FJ51 GRU registered?

FJ51 GRU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is FJ51 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 GRU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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