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PJ51 DFU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,970 mi
Last recorded182,970 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 DFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2016 182,970 miles

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

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Front (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working Rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Front (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 178,691 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 178,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 172,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc heavily coroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 172,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc heavily coroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 165,524 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 165,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 151,681 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 147,865 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing unevenly

front brake discs exessivly corroded

rear brake disc exessively corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 124,045 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 109,791 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 109,791 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 91,996 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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PJ51 DFU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PJ51 DFU, 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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PJ51 DFU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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