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OU51 ETD

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

229,473 mi
Last recorded229,473 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 ETD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 229,473 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 229,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 220,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 207,075 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 207,075 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 190,359 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 175,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 161,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bulb warning light on

fuel light on

sevice light on

washer bottle warning light on

Fail 8 Sep 2011 161,478 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bulb warning light on

fuel light on

sevice light on

washer bottle warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2010 143,135 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 127,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 127,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 111,378 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 98,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,269 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 79,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 ETD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

OU51 ETD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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