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WJ51 XHE

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

267,659 mi
Last recorded267,659 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 267,659 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 267,657 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn UPPER FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 247,809 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 247,807 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 228,472 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 228,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 218,292 miles

front brake discs rusted been stood

noted repair to nearside front wing edges

Fail 3 Dec 2015 218,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs rusted been stood

nearside front dip beam poor image

noted repair to nearside front wing edges

rear brake discs rusted & pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2014 214,366 miles

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

damage to offside rear wing

rear exhaust heat shields adrift

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Nov 2014 214,366 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

damage to offside rear wing

rear exhaust heat shields adrift

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2014 210,836 miles

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

front wheel arches corroding

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2014 210,836 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

front wheel arches corroding

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 203,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 191,890 miles

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

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers lower rubber bushes deteriorating

exhaust corroding

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside front wheel arch corroding

water ingress in nearside rear lamp

Fail 11 May 2012 191,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers lower rubber bushes deteriorating

exhaust corroding

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside front wheel arch corroding

water ingress in nearside rear lamp

Pass 13 May 2011 182,093 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 12 May 2010 173,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front wipers deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2010 173,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2009 166,188 miles

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror loose

slight judder on offside front brake

Fail 19 Jun 2009 166,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror loose

slight judder on offside front brake

Pass 28 May 2008 151,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 1 Dec 2006 125,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 100,759 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 XHE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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