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LJ51 DRZ

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,614 mi
Last recorded156,614 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 DRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 156,614 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 148,585 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 143,624 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 134,814 miles

Front both brake flexi hoses deteriated

Fail 21 May 2018 134,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone b more than 40mm in swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front both brake flexi hoses deteriated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 125,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 125,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken very dangerous spring broken and out holder rubbing on wheel and tyre (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracked and in very poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2016 120,599 miles

check engine light on

Fail 15 Feb 2016 120,595 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

check engine light on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 115,989 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 27 Dec 2012 94,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,686 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 94,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,280 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,431 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 80,431 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,044 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,060 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 67,058 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 57,475 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,553 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 36,175 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 36,175 miles

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

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

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 DRZ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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