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OU51 AHA

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,726 mi
Last recorded96,726 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AHA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,726 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 96,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 83,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 83,762 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,813 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 78,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessive cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 71,299 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rodend (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 71,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rodend (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,179 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,730 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,612 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,136 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 53,136 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,093 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 50,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

advise front brake discs.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,224 miles

slight binding to near side front and off side rear brakes. pass and advice.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,389 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 44,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,729 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 AHA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OU51 AHA, 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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OU51 AHA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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