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NK51 DTO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,550 mi
Last recorded178,550 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 DTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 178,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension arm all joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension arm all joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 169,850 miles

General surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 162,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak .,engine over heating!!

cororsion to rear suspension sub-frame

corrosion to nearside fuel tank strap

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 12 Sep 2024 162,243 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing part of seat belt missing!! (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak .,engine over heating!!

cororsion to rear suspension sub-frame

corrosion to nearside fuel tank strap

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 8 Sep 2023 153,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 144,690 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 144,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 141,000 miles

floor panel fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 138,568 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 135,971 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 132,444 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 132,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 128,475 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 128,475 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,116 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 121,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 117,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 113,033 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 107,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,255 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,086 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 93,285 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 83,414 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 83,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 70,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,176 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 57,176 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front 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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NK51 DTO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DTO, 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 DTO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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