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FY51 PZJ

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,131 mi
Last recorded192,131 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 PZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 192,131 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 192,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 189,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISED TO CHANGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CHANGE SOON 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 189,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISED TO CHANGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CHANGE SOON 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 185,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2017 178,006 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 178,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 172,266 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 May 2015 163,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 163,492 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 154,430 miles

Both front lower rear wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front shock absorbers slightly misted with oil

Both front tyres slightly worn (3mm)

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Nearside front fog lamp deflector deteriorated

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake hose corroded

Slight play in nearside front lower front wishbone ball joint

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 154,348 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front lower rear wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front shock absorbers slightly misted with oil

Both front tyres slightly worn (3mm)

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Nearside front fog lamp deflector deteriorated

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake hose corroded

Slight play in nearside front lower front wishbone ball joint

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 145,569 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 135,417 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 135,417 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 125,550 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 117,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 108,858 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 108,826 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 97,419 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 77,743 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 77,743 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 63,543 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FY51 PZJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY51 PZJ, 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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FY51 PZJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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