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LJ51 HGD

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,604 mi
Last recorded186,604 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 HGD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 186,604 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 176,800 miles

suspension modified (lowered)

Pass 12 Jun 2018 161,510 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 161,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 153,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 153,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 145,745 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 145,458 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction strut, inner bush. marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions backwards (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Backwards (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamp (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction strut. Inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides of car (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 138,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 134,087 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 123,088 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 123,088 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 118,848 miles

osr tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2011 118,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,243 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 112,243 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 100,592 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 92,534 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 92,534 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 80,594 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HGD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGD, 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 HGD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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