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LJ51 DNU

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,931 mi
Last recorded162,931 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 DNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 162,931 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexy broken, but still secure

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 157,999 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in edge of outer tread

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 157,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 149,879 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 149,876 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber blades split (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 c-links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 140,592 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 140,590 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 134,172 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 134,172 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 125,254 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 125,254 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 117,219 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 108,552 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 108,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 101,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 91,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 91,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,049 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 76,257 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,907 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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LJ51 DNU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LJ51 DNU, 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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LJ51 DNU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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