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NK51 DSU

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,276 mi
Last recorded107,276 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 DSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,276 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 107,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Emissions not tested exhaust snapped in half (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board flex pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,164 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 106,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 103,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,883 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also heavily undersealed (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 99,882 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also heavily undersealed (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,935 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyre valves perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,607 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both centre section exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,423 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,680 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,517 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 67,517 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,629 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 55,711 miles

Engine & engine bay covers fitted.

Engine & gearbox undertray fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,711 miles

Engine & engine bay covers fitted.

Engine & gearbox undertray fitted.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 52,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,982 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges. 3mm in middle.

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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NK51 DSU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NK51 DSU, 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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NK51 DSU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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