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GL51 DUH

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,861 mi
Last recorded164,861 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DUH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2014 164,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 164,861 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 154,718 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 141,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 141,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 132,143 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 132,143 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 122,638 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 122,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 117,478 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 112,967 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 112,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 102,326 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 83,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 83,723 miles

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)

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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GL51 DUH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL51 DUH, 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 GL51 DUH registered?

GL51 DUH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is GL51 DUH safe to buy?

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