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GL51 SOU

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,921 mi
Last recorded147,921 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 SOU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 147,921 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 147,921 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 130,699 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 129,202 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 129,202 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,435 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 127,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 126,059 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 123,578 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 119,999 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 115,427 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,727 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 111,727 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 106,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 106,298 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 101,098 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 101,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre indentation on side wall***STRONG ADVISE***

Pass 26 Nov 2012 95,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,714 miles

Front discs worn

Front pads getting near wear indicators

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

wiper blades poor

Fail 29 Nov 2011 90,714 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front discs worn

Front pads getting near wear indicators

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,469 miles

front tyres perished on outer wall

Pass 25 Nov 2009 78,739 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 71,598 miles

Deterioration developing front & rear number plates

Diesel smoke emission level border line pass(passed third attempt after roadtest).

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 71,598 miles

Deterioration developing front & rear number plates

Diesel smoke emission level border line pass(passed third attempt after roadtest).

Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,861 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 50,259 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 50,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front brake balance close to limit

Horn sounded intermittantly when front fog lights turned on.Fog lights now not working

N/S/R inner sidelight intermittant

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 SOU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SOU, 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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GL51 SOU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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