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HJ51 PUF

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,853 mi
Last recorded177,853 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PUF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 177,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 174,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 168,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

noise from n/s rear suspension

Pass 16 May 2018 159,539 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 159,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 148,698 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 141,599 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 141,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all - position lamps (1.2.1f)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 138,884 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 132,378 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 124,559 miles

both front wiper end split

o/s/f headlamp image dull

Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

plastic floor covers

plastic sill covers

Pass 9 May 2011 102,853 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 94,290 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 89,289 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 89,289 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 86,129 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 86,129 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 76,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,362 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 67,837 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 55,892 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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HJ51 PUF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ51 PUF, 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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HJ51 PUF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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