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OU51 UKL

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,632 mi
Last recorded136,632 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 UKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 136,632 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))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

EML ON

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 132,427 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 132,425 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting fractured Marked in yellow (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 126,161 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 123,202 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 123,202 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 119,964 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 117,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 112,044 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 112,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,881 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 101,881 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 96,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,922 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,589 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,214 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2011 84,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axle oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 70,211 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 63,301 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 53,429 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 53,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges outside the centre 3/4 of tread

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 44,109 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 UKL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc 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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

OU51 UKL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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