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FJ51 GUU

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,769 mi
Last recorded157,769 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 GUU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 157,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 157,769 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 148,632 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 148,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,299 miles

Front wiper rubbers split

Rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 135,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 135,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 130,384 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 125,517 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

damage to n/s rear door/wing & tailgate

front anti roll bar bushes poor

front top suspension arms poor

Pass 15 Mar 2014 125,517 miles

damage to n/s rear door/wing & tailgate

front anti roll bar bushes poor

front top suspension arms poor

Pass 18 Mar 2013 120,562 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,493 miles

centre silencer slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight damage offside front alloy wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2012 114,493 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroded

centre silencer slightly corroded

slight damage offside front alloy wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2011 108,173 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 108,173 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 104,355 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 104,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 101,890 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 92,657 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 84,327 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,029 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 54,744 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 GUU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FJ51 GUU, 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 GUU registered?

FJ51 GUU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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