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LM51 MLY

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,413 mi
Last recorded195,413 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 195,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in arm worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 195,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bottom bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in arm worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 177,386 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

various suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Pass 13 Nov 2018 168,046 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms bushes are perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms bushes are starting to spilt. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen has a mark in the swept view.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 168,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms bushes are perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms bushes are starting to spilt. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen has a mark in the swept view.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 161,540 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 161,538 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven 33% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 159,189 miles

Both rear bump stops perished and no longer holding shock covers up.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 145,606 miles

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2014 133,054 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 132,875 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 119,005 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 118,786 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 May 2012 100,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 100,534 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 83,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,258 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,273 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front foglamp broken

Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,209 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,023 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MLY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM51 MLY, 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 MLY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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