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LJ51 UCM

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

280,718 mi
Last recorded280,718 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 UCM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 280,718 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 270,727 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 257,200 miles

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

engine damp with oil

Fail 19 Oct 2021 257,148 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

engine damp with oil

Pass 23 Oct 2020 244,185 miles

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn And Edges Worn Low

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

Offside Front Seatbelt Worn/Fluffy

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Low And Edges Worn Low

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

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded On Edges

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 244,185 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn And Edges Worn Low

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

Offside Front Seatbelt Worn/Fluffy

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Low And Edges Worn Low

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

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded On Edges

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 244,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive *** STRONG ADVISORY *** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 1/5 Wheel nut missing

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 229,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 228,150 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades not checked

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 214,157 miles

engine oil leak

n/s head lamp aim low

Pass 19 Oct 2017 200,579 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 200,579 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 183,960 miles

discs worn

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 179,059 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 179,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 173,235 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 173,235 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust poor

Pass 22 Oct 2012 154,480 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 154,480 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 140,160 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 140,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 124,661 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Sep 2010 124,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 107,053 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 107,042 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 90,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,299 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,116 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 82,006 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 UCM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LJ51 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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