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OU51 AUA

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,749 mi
Last recorded152,749 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 152,749 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 142,737 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 142,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 131,070 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,321 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,074 miles

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

Offside Rear indicator faded

Rear number plate poor

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2016 119,070 miles

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing middle seat belt (5.2.2a)

EML LAMP

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

Offside Rear indicator faded

Rear number plate poor

TESTED WET WEATHER

sill covers fitted

wear front brake pads

Pass 12 May 2015 111,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn near limits on edges

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

rear brake pads starting to wear low

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Fail 27 May 2014 105,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses perishing

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

n/s/r indicator bulb starting to fade to white

o/s/f upper suspension arms inner bushes starting to split

Pass 27 May 2014 105,235 miles

both o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses perishing

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

n/s/r indicator bulb starting to fade to white

o/s/f upper suspension arms inner bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,998 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

engine undershield and underbody covers fitted at time of test

n/s washer jet partially blocked

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2013 99,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

engine undershield and underbody covers fitted at time of test

n/s washer jet partially blocked

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 89,845 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 89,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,066 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 86,066 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 82,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 75,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,192 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 66,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,605 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 56,605 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 AUA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AUA, 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 AUA registered?

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

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