CarVerify

Free Car Check

MX51 UYJ

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,448 mi
Last recorded184,448 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 184,448 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 184,430 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure bottom bolt (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 171,031 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2016 171,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 different sizes of pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LEAK (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to the metal (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported at caliper (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wires (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb is very dim (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported at caliper (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wires (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 151,800 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 143,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

H.I.D type headlamp bulbs fitted , no cleaning system fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement at o/s/f track rod

Pass 16 Jan 2014 138,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front fog lamp inop

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 138,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front fog lamp inop

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 132,805 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 129,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2012 129,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2010 115,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 103,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre small cracks on tread

Pass 13 Sep 2008 85,129 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 85,129 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,507 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 69,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MX51 UYJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MX51 UYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MX51 UYJ?

You can check the full history of MX51 UYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MX51 UYJ registered?

MX51 UYJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MX51 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 UYJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX51 UYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MX51 UYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.