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PL51 NKJ

2001 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,879 mi
Last recorded100,879 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 NKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 100,879 miles

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

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

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

Rear bumper N/S corner damage and insecure not likely to fall off or cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 8 Jan 2025 93,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle and suspension components have slight surface corrosion.

brake wear warning illuminated

Fail 7 Jan 2025 93,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle and suspension components have slight surface corrosion.

brake wear warning illuminated

Pass 30 Oct 2023 89,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 88,501 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,742 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,319 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 85,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 83,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to display white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 81,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,080 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 79,068 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,676 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,467 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,761 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,366 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 62,366 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,636 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,508 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,284 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 50,284 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,910 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,417 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 36,121 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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PL51 NKJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL51 NKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL51 NKJ registered?

PL51 NKJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is PL51 NKJ safe to buy?

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