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OU51 AEV

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,266 mi
Last recorded236,266 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 236,266 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel lazy

poor image offside headlamp

Pass 10 Aug 2023 234,702 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 233,636 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 232,280 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 229,841 miles

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

some damage nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Oct 2018 226,655 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 222,621 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 222,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 217,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 212,659 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 203,635 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 201,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 193,847 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 193,709 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 183,309 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 175,047 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 175,047 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 165,452 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 165,452 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 156,750 miles

N/S & O/S Side Skirts Loose Slightly

N/S & O/S/F Lower Arm Bushes Starting To Wear

N/S & O/S/F Top Suspension Arm Bushes Starting To Wear

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

O/S Wiper Wearing

Fail 17 Jul 2008 156,750 miles

N/S & O/S Side Skirts Loose Slightly

N/S & O/S/F Lower Arm Bushes Starting To Wear

N/S & O/S/F Top Suspension Arm Bushes Starting To Wear

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

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

O/S Wiper Wearing

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 147,641 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 147,641 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 126,545 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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OU51 AEV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AEV, 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 AEV registered?

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

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