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SP51 JDJ

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,452 mi
Last recorded116,452 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 JDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 116,452 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 116,452 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 110,396 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))

front subframe welded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 110,396 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

front subframe welded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,852 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 106,851 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear outer drive shaft boot split

Offside Front suspension arm inner bush worn/slight play (rear arm)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NS front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 on limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 101,014 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe chalked (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NS front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 on limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,960 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front flexi breaking away

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wear on edges

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 94,957 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front flexi breaking away

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wear on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,030 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi breaking away

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 90,028 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi breaking away

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 86,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 86,222 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 74,098 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 71,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers are torn.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,125 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jan 2010 63,106 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,628 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 30,646 miles

Both front wiper blades torn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,646 miles

Both front wiper blades torn.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,956 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 18,428 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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SP51 JDJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SP51 JDJ, 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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SP51 JDJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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