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OU51 ACY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,387 mi
Last recorded147,387 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 ACY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 147,387 miles

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

Nearside Front pad wear indicater wire broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 147,851 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front pad wear indicater wire broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 124,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 114,667 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 112,083 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 101,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise power steering noisy in operation advise n/s/r outer c.v.boot split

Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,656 miles

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

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

engine stone guard insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2009 81,125 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,696 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 70,696 miles

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

advise rear brake discs worn advise o/s/r brake sticking slighty

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,655 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 17 Nov 2005 39,383 miles

advise o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyres worn on edges 215/55/16

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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OU51 ACY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OU51 ACY, 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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What year was OU51 ACY registered?

OU51 ACY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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