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GL51 SRY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

166,063 mi
Last recorded166,063 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 166,063 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 166,056 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 156,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 151,435 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 151,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH ARM INNER BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 143,121 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 143,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 136,380 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 136,380 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 130,667 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 130,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 126,024 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 122,581 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 122,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 119,026 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 113,658 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 113,658 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted covering suspension parts

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,229 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 11 Jul 2014 101,046 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 101,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,944 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on the outer edge.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 95,944 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,106 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,656 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 205/55/16

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge 205/55/16

Pass 4 Dec 2010 85,807 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 11 Dec 2009 74,563 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 205/55/16

offside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit 205/55/16

Pass 13 Dec 2008 64,383 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,702 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 58,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 54,611 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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GL51 SRY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

GL51 SRY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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