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GF51 BWW

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,328 mi
Last recorded155,328 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BWW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 155,328 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 155,326 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective air leak ? (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 147,414 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

deterioration in nearside front upper suspension arms inner bushes

slight corrosion in both rear brake pipe connecting nuts to flexible hoses

Fail 3 Oct 2018 147,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

deterioration in nearside front upper suspension arms inner bushes

slight corrosion in both rear brake pipe connecting nuts to flexible hoses

Pass 12 Oct 2017 134,685 miles

slight deterioration in all brake hoses

slight deterioration in l/h front upper suspension arm bushes

slight wear in rear anti roll bar center bushes

Fail 12 Oct 2017 134,685 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration in all brake hoses

slight wear in rear anti roll bar center bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2016 120,313 miles

slight deterioration in all brakes hoses

Fail 13 Oct 2016 120,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight deterioration in all brakes hoses

Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,454 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration on all brake hoses

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,496 miles

slight deterioration on all brake hoses

Fail 15 Oct 2014 97,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight deterioration on all brake hoses

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 16 Oct 2013 92,125 miles

slight deterioration on all brake hoses

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Fail 15 Oct 2013 92,125 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration on all brake hoses

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,653 miles

deterioration on rear number plate

slight deterioration on all brake hoses

Fail 11 Oct 2012 86,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

slight deterioration on all brake hoses

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,621 miles

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

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

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

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

slight deterioration in rear number plate

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,440 miles

very slight deterioration on all four brake hoses

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,468 miles

slight deterioration in all four brake hoses

Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,199 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,223 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 42,304 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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GF51 BWW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue 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 GF51 BWW, 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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GF51 BWW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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