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OU51 AUJ

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

215,564 mi
Last recorded215,564 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 215,564 miles

All suspension components corroded

Both front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2026 215,564 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All suspension components corroded

Both front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 206,501 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 196,028 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 183,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 172,655 miles

Front suspension bump stops missing

Hole in carpet on drivers side, fusing foot to rest in while operating pedals.

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

Nearside Front lower wing damaged.

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 172,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front suspension bump stops missing

Hole in carpet on drivers side, fusing foot to rest in while operating pedals.

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

Nearside Front lower wing damaged.

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 162,295 miles

Drivers floor carpet worn with deep hole, causing obstacle when using pedals.

Fail 24 Sep 2021 162,295 miles

Drivers floor carpet worn with deep hole, causing obstacle when using pedals.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 154,039 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 154,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 145,794 miles

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

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

under tray loose

Fail 7 Oct 2019 145,794 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

under tray loose

Pass 5 Oct 2018 136,821 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes poor

off side rear brake holds on slightly

rear wiper blade split

various brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,233 miles

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,305 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights also correctly adjusted

front brake discs are slightly warped

Fail 28 Sep 2016 121,305 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights also correctly adjusted

front brake discs are slightly warped

Pass 2 Oct 2015 111,375 miles

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

beam images are slightly blurred

Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,347 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,377 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 97,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,522 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,419 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 74,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust emissions close to limits

Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,650 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,718 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 40,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear suspension bushes/joint contaminated with fuel

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

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 AUJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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