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MX51 UYU

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

170,755 mi
Last recorded170,755 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 170,755 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 170,683 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 164,373 miles

different sized tyres fitted to both front and rear axles

n/s rear sidelamp dim

Fail 23 Feb 2018 164,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexi ( cords ) (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

different sized tyres fitted to both front and rear axles

n/s rear sidelamp dim

Pass 28 Feb 2017 157,362 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi's (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass/fail (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake caliper flexi mountings damp

Fail 27 Feb 2017 157,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi's (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass/fail (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake caliper flexi mountings damp

Pass 24 Feb 2016 152,433 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 152,322 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 150,472 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 138,664 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 138,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 126,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 126,704 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 114,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,323 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 104,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn. n/s/f tyre edges of tread worn. n/s/r & o/s/r coil springs corroded. n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes have movement! (play).

Pass 2 Nov 2010 104,480 miles

front brake pads worn. n/s/f tyre edges of tread worn. n/s/r & o/s/r coil springs corroded. n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes have movement! (play).

Pass 18 Nov 2009 98,281 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 98,281 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,615 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 89,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,082 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 83,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 70,817 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 61,075 miles

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

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

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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MX51 UYU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UYU, 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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MX51 UYU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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