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MJ51 RSO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

166,099 mi
Last recorded166,099 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 RSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 166,099 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 166,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2017 154,952 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 154,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 144,353 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 144,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 139,472 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 139,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 134,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 127,476 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 127,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 120,680 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 120,679 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 113,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 113,337 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 108,303 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 108,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 95,017 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 84,776 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 84,776 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 76,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 62,430 miles

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

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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MJ51 RSO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MJ51 RSO, 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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MJ51 RSO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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