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NK51 WFU

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

195,845 mi
Last recorded195,845 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 WFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 195,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn upper/lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 190,749 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 190,749 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 188,929 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 188,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 176,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing coroded but no sharp protruding edges

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

both rear shock absorber covers and bump stops incomplete

Fail 24 Jan 2018 176,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wing coroded but no sharp protruding edges

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

both rear shock absorber covers and bump stops incomplete

Pass 27 Jan 2017 164,340 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 164,340 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 152,238 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 152,238 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 142,105 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 132,035 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 131,827 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 123,653 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 123,653 miles

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 25 Jan 2012 115,850 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 115,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 109,136 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 102,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 95,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 88,050 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 82,999 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 82,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 74,040 miles

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 WFU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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