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OU51 DNN

2001 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,215 mi
Last recorded153,215 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 DNN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2022 153,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH UPPER ARM BUSHS SPLIT AND PERRISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MOST FALLWORDS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH UPPER BUSHS SPLIT AND PERRISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX SECTION AT TAILPIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 151,328 miles

front to rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2021 151,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

front to rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2020 140,559 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,267 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 131,266 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 123,651 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,325 miles

Corrosion in centre exhaust section

Nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit, inner tread

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 118,325 miles

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

Corrosion in centre exhaust section

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Offside and nearside (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit, inner tread

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 115,103 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 115,103 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 108,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 100,770 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 6 May 2011 75,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

body damage

rear wiper split

Pass 6 May 2011 75,326 miles

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

Oil leak

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

body damage

rear wiper split

Pass 12 May 2010 65,332 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 12 May 2009 60,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 51,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

grease on nearside cv boot

Pass 15 May 2007 40,457 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 26,234 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers fitted

small stonechips across windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2005 25,553 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 DNN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DNN, 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 DNN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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