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PE51 ULU

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,659 mi
Last recorded146,659 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 ULU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 146,659 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2019 142,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside upper & lower bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre object. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 142,854 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside upper & lower bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre object. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 140,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated crumpled (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre centre tread perished

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre centre tread perished

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 140,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated crumpled (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre centre tread perished

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre centre tread perished

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 137,194 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear brake discs becoming worn/corroded

various minor oil leaks

Fail 3 Oct 2017 137,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear brake discs becoming worn/corroded

various minor oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2016 132,531 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn

rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

various slight oil leaks

Fail 25 Oct 2016 132,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn

rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

various slight oil leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2015 126,396 miles

both front brake hoses becoming perished

engine management light on

exhaust system becoming corroded

n./s/r tyre becoming worn and has nail puncture not leaking 3mm

n/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and has nail puncture 2mm

various minor oil leaks

Fail 12 Oct 2015 126,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure pad lining insecure (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

both front brake hoses becoming perished

engine management light on

exhaust system becoming corroded

n./s/r tyre becoming worn and has nail puncture not leaking 3mm

n/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and has nail puncture 2mm

various minor oil leaks

Pass 9 Oct 2014 122,435 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses becoming perished

both front outer cv boots becoming deteriorated

lower Aircon pipe badly damaged and has been grinding on road surface

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges(stepped tread) centre of tread becoming worn (3mm)

slight damage to o/s/f inner wheel rim of alloy wheel/beading

slight damage to sump base

various oil leaks

various suspension bushes/components becoming worn/corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 122,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

battery earth lead becoming insecure from battery

both front brake hoses becoming perished

both front outer cv boots becoming deteriorated

engine managment light on

lower Aircon pipe badly damaged and has been grinding on road surface

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges(stepped tread) centre of tread becoming worn (3mm)

slight damage to o/s/f inner wheel rim of alloy wheel/beading

slight damage to sump base

various oil leaks

various suspension bushes/components becoming worn/corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,194 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front anti-roll bar bushes becoming deteriorated

both front washer jets require adjustment

both rear tyres becoming worn on edges (stepped tread)

deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread - no cords visible

engine management light illuminated on dash

front brake discs worn

nearside front outer cvj boot becoming deteriorated

negative battery terminal loose

rear brake discs becoming worn

various slight oil leaks

Fail 23 Oct 2013 116,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front anti-roll bar bushes becoming deteriorated

both front washer jets require adjustment

both rear tyres becoming worn on edges (stepped tread)

deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread - no cords visible

engine management light illuminated on dash

front brake discs worn

nearside front outer cvj boot becoming deteriorated

negative battery terminal loose

rear brake discs becoming worn

various slight oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2012 109,766 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,748 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 87,785 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 87,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,463 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

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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PE51 ULU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PE51 ULU, 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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PE51 ULU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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