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LT51 OSM

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,814 mi
Last recorded158,814 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 OSM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 158,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 158,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 155,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 152,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 148,570 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 148,570 miles

Nearside Track rod end 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,313 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 137,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 131,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake servo area contains water

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine air leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 131,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake servo area contains water

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine air leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 128,553 miles

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch requires attention

lambda light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,005 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 124,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 119,868 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

engine management light on

Fail 21 Aug 2013 119,861 miles

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

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

corrosion on all brake discs

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2012 115,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

advanced corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,437 miles

advanced wear and corrosion on all brake discs front and rear (replacement recomended)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 107,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advanced wear and corrosion on all brake discs front and rear (replacement recomended)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2008 77,115 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 77,115 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 66,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,329 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 43,931 miles

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

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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LT51 OSM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LT51 OSM, 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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LT51 OSM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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