CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU51 AUM

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,112 mi
Last recorded131,112 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 131,112 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 May 2020 123,757 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 123,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,098 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 108,666 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,940 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 96,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,339 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,557 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,305 miles

both front tyres outer edges starting to wear

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,929 miles

Fuel light on!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 62,929 miles

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

Fuel light on!

Engine running lumpy!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,725 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor trims fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

o/s front and rear tyres have sidewall damage but ok

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

Fail 23 Mar 2012 59,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor trims fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

o/s front and rear tyres have sidewall damage but ok

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

Fail 25 Mar 2011 54,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brakes require inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,182 miles

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

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

brakes require inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,618 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 49,604 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,751 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 39,750 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,291 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,610 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OU51 AUM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU51 AUM?

You can check the full history of OU51 AUM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU51 AUM registered?

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

Is OU51 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 AUM shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU51 AUM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU51 AUM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.