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HJ51 PVV

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

174,599 mi
Last recorded174,599 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 174,599 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction (pre 2003)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 174,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no light output (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction (pre 2003)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 165,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine mil indicates a malfunction (pre 2003)

Fail 7 Dec 2023 165,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine mil indicates a malfunction (pre 2003)

Pass 2 Nov 2022 154,605 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 10 Nov 2021 153,379 miles

engine mil light on pre 2003

Fail 9 Nov 2021 153,377 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke from engine bay (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear unable to test wheel bearing

engine mil light on pre 2003

Pass 19 Nov 2020 148,857 miles

engine light on.

rear brake flexi hoses slightly cracked.

slight leak o/s/f exhaust flexi pipe.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 142,925 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 142,925 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 138,812 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 138,812 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 127,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 118,141 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 118,129 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both n/s brakes binding on (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven pulls to left (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,830 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)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 111,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 105,072 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 105,072 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 97,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 97,908 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 83,961 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,676 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,610 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 73,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,910 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 PVV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HJ51 PVV, 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 PVV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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