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OU51 ULG

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,791 mi
Last recorded186,791 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 ULG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 186,791 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 185,509 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

offside front window inop

rear wiper blade and wiper arm missing

Pass 3 Feb 2024 183,204 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

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

boost pipe leaking from turbo to intercooler

Fail 26 Jan 2024 183,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

boost pipe leaking from turbo to intercooler

Pass 17 Jan 2023 179,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 179,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 176,269 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 176,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 174,332 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 174,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 171,320 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 171,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 167,707 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 167,707 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 163,106 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 159,156 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 159,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 156,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air con drive belt missing

Pass 19 Jul 2014 152,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 148,019 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 143,230 miles

front wiper blades slightly smeary

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

Fail 23 Jul 2012 143,230 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smeary

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2011 137,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 122,355 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 106,633 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 94,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 78,474 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)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,287 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 ULG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

OU51 ULG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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