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HF51 NLU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,717 mi
Last recorded159,717 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 NLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 159,717 miles

***strong advise*** both front tyres heavily worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear brake bind

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

both front droplink bushes deteriorating

front brake pads low

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2023 159,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

***strong advise*** both front tyres heavily worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear brake bind

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

both front droplink bushes deteriorating

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2022 158,821 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear brake bind

exhaust blow front centre silencer

Pass 19 Mar 2021 157,779 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

offside number plate light is not working

Fail 19 Mar 2021 157,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust is corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

offside number plate light is not working

Pass 28 Feb 2020 156,572 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2020 156,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2019 154,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner brake pads look low

offside number plate light is not working

Pass 5 Mar 2018 152,772 miles

engine covers and under trays are fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 152,772 miles

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

engine covers and under trays are fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 150,311 miles

Rear suspension upper arms starting to corrode

Fail 3 Mar 2017 150,311 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear suspension upper arms starting to corrode

Pass 8 Feb 2016 146,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2015 146,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 145,841 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 145,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 145,499 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2012 136,476 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 125,532 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 118,656 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 116,051 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 116,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 101,049 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)

signs of coolant leak from bleed screw in metal pipe across top of engine.

Pass 23 May 2006 84,126 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 84,126 miles

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

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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HF51 NLU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HF51 NLU, 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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HF51 NLU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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