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LM51 ADU

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,894 mi
Last recorded225,894 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 ADU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 225,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 222,937 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 221,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 221,303 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 214,800 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 208,077 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front shock absorber wet

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre close to limit 2mm

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside suspension damper shrouds insecure

Rear number-plate temporary repair

rear subframe / suspension arms / fuel tank straps - corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Dec 2018 208,077 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Non Plate Limit = 2.50 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit READING = 3.23 (Plate limit = 0.60) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front shock absorber wet

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre close to limit 2mm

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside suspension damper shrouds insecure

Rear number-plate temporary repair

rear subframe / suspension arms / fuel tank straps - corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Dec 2017 200,614 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Offside Front Lower fore-most ball-joint slight vertical play

rear subframe / suspension arms / chassis rails / coil springs / fuel tank straps - surface corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2016 192,230 miles

oil leak from engine

Front nearside and offside upper inner suspension arm bushes perishing

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front shock absorber weepy

Offside Front brake hose starting to perish

Rear nearside and offside forward subframe mount rubbers - play

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 192,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside upper inner suspension arm bushes perishing

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front shock absorber weepy

Offside Front brake hose starting to perish

Rear nearside and offside forward subframe mount rubbers - play

bonnet secondary catch sticky

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Nov 2015 180,755 miles

Front nearside and offside anti-roll bar drop-link bushes perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 171,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre pressure low

Fail 5 Dec 2014 171,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre pressure low

Fail 11 Dec 2013 160,569 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 160,569 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 151,209 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 142,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 133,262 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 133,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 123,606 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 111,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 97,723 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 19 Oct 2006 87,759 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 77,124 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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LM51 ADU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM51 ADU, 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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LM51 ADU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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