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WJ51 FZV

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,964 mi
Last recorded187,964 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 FZV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 187,964 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ROUND (1.1.12 (f) (i))

DISCS ALL ROUND POOR OR THIN

NO REAR BELTS TESTED USED AS VAN

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both head lights bit dim

brake back plates holed and rusty n/s/r o/s/f

front struts have some rust

Fail 19 Dec 2024 187,963 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ROUND (1.1.12 (f) (i))

DISCS ALL ROUND POOR OR THIN

NO REAR BELTS TESTED USED AS VAN

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both head lights bit dim

brake back plates holed and rusty n/s/r o/s/f

front struts have some rust

Pass 24 Nov 2023 183,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge's. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 183,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure securing bolt does not appear to be correct (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 175,925 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 175,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 171,890 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 171,890 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 166,943 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 158,288 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 151,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 151,133 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 144,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 138,119 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 131,766 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 131,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 120,616 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 120,616 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres close to 2 mm wear bars , nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall on rim protector

Pass 21 Dec 2012 108,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall not exceeding limits

nearside rear tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge not enough to fail at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,199 miles

Right front and both rear tyres worn to 3mm of available tread.

Slight play in left hand track rod end.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 76,199 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Right front and both rear tyres worn to 3mm of available tread.

Slight play in left hand track rod end.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,969 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,047 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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WJ51 FZV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ51 FZV, 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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WJ51 FZV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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