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WJ51 NFC

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,466 mi
Last recorded229,466 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 NFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 229,466 miles

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

Front wheels have steel wheels and different size tyres to the rear

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on edges

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

cannot open bootlid

Fail 10 Nov 2016 229,466 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on edges

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

cannot open bootlid

Fail 6 Oct 2016 229,286 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside and nearside front top arms,rear arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width front and rear plates (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high front beams (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 223,301 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 223,265 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 216,970 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 230,972 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 191,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 191,917 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 178,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 166,680 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 155,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 146,171 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 134,231 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 121,593 miles

nearside tyre might have small bulge appearing in outer sidewall

offside rear wheel bearing has minor play

Pass 10 Sep 2005 117,339 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 NFC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ51 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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