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OU51 VEM

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,131 mi
Last recorded250,131 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VEM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 250,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 249,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 235,255 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 244,691 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 244,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top supension rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link insecure (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top suspension rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 213,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 203,624 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 203,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 191,872 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 178,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 178,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 163,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng idling rough

Fail 14 Oct 2011 163,548 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng idling rough

Pass 6 Nov 2010 149,510 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 133,802 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 116,054 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 116,054 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 102,057 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 89,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 89,164 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 VEM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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