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FJ51 GVZ

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,331 mi
Last recorded198,331 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 GVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 198,331 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 190,764 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 179,455 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 179,455 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 170,653 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 165,008 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 164,892 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 161,524 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 161,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 156,465 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 156,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 150,993 miles

O/S/F rear lower arm bush deteriorated but not causing excessive movement.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 146,176 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 146,056 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 139,067 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 138,911 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear discs in poor condition.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 131,274 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 123,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 113,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Tint on front side windows exceeds the proscribed limit.

Pass 28 Dec 2006 98,578 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 98,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,891 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 76,209 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GVZ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

FJ51 GVZ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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