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GN51 FVJ

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,373 mi
Last recorded152,373 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 152,373 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front track rod ends slight play in rubber dampers

Fail 19 May 2015 152,366 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front track rod ends slight play in rubber dampers

bulk head full of water

Pass 28 May 2014 125,298 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 125,242 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,518 miles

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Damaged

Offside Front Wiper Split

Slight Corrosion To Fuel Pipe Offside Rear

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,520 miles

Front nearside door exterior rubbing strip loose / deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside exterior mirror glass deteriorated

Rear discs outer face corroded on outer track

Rear wheel bearings slight play

front offside tyre very heavy shoulder wear

Fail 7 Nov 2011 89,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front nearside door exterior rubbing strip loose / deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside exterior mirror glass deteriorated

Rear discs outer face corroded on outer track

Rear wheel bearings slight play

front offside tyre very heavy shoulder wear

Pass 20 May 2010 64,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 48,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S exterior mirror glass sligtlty deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Apr 2009 48,951 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

All discs slightly pitted / corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,772 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 46,764 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,733 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,724 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 39,701 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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GN51 FVJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GN51 FVJ, 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 GN51 FVJ registered?

GN51 FVJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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