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PO51 GMF

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,306 mi
Last recorded197,306 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 GMF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 197,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 185,821 miles

Offside Rear Axle bush splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 185,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle bush splitting

Pass 18 Aug 2014 173,122 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 173,114 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 160,833 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 160,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 150,735 miles

advise both front flexible brake hoses cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2012 150,735 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise all four tyres low on tread

advise both front flexible brake hoses cracking

advise front pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 141,441 miles

Both front lower arm shocker bushes perishing and worn.

Both rear tyres outer edges going out of shape and getting low on tread. (205/55R16W)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 141,441 miles

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

Both front lower arm shocker bushes perishing and worn.

Both rear tyres outer edges going out of shape and getting low on tread. (205/55R16W)

Brake pad warning lamp on.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 124,163 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges, recommend 4 wheel alignment.

N/S/R tyre approx 2-3k left. (205/55R16W)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 124,163 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges, recommend 4 wheel alignment.

N/S/R tyre approx 2-3k left. (205/55R16W)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 107,397 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades noisey and recommend replacement

n/s/f wishbone arm centre bush (shocker mount) slightly worn, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Sep 2008 89,279 miles

advise alternator clutch causing belt slippage

advise both front anti-rollbar end links

advise n/s/f bottom shocker bush

Pass 17 Sep 2007 72,092 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,854 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PO51 GMF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PO51 GMF, 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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PO51 GMF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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