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FN51 UKL

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,561 mi
Last recorded190,561 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 190,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 182,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cam cover gasket leaking oil

rear lower gearbox mounting bushe worn

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 182,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

cam cover gasket leaking oil

engine misfiring

rear lower gearbox mounting bushe worn

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 174,205 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 174,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 May 2012 163,785 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 151,330 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT UNABLE TO CHEAK SEAT BELTS

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

UNABLE TO CHEAK REAR SEAT BELTS

WASHER PIPE INSECURE LEAKING

Pass 4 May 2010 138,111 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 138,111 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 124,458 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 124,443 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 105,674 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 105,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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FN51 UKL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FN51 UKL, 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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FN51 UKL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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