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LK51 LUR

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,855 mi
Last recorded174,855 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 LUR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 May 2020 174,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 171,487 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Nearside windscreen washer not hitting screen fully

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake judder evident

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

brake pad warning light illuminated-n/s/f wires broken

mil light illuminated

Fail 25 Apr 2019 171,487 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted-obvious running fault and mil light on-all measurements excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Nearside windscreen washer not hitting screen fully

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake judder evident

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

brake pad warning light illuminated-n/s/f wires broken

mil light illuminated

Pass 4 May 2018 164,712 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 164,662 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 158,237 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 3 May 2017 158,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2016 151,593 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

front anti roll bar links in poor condition

n/s/r tyre getting low and nail in tread

pas drive belt deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 151,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti roll bar links in poor condition

n/s/r tyre getting low and nail in tread

pas drive belt deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 140,315 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 140,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s and n/s front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

o/s/r tyre getting low

pas drive belt worn

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2014 131,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 119,426 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 119,426 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,062 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 92,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,599 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,518 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 80,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 66,439 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,647 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,634 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,829 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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LK51 LUR is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LK51 LUR, 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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LK51 LUR is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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