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AV51 SSU

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

226,962 mi
Last recorded226,962 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 SSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 226,962 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 226,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2013 208,274 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 190,136 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 170,576 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Apr 2011 170,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

front discs worn

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

o/s rear tyre tread worn to limit

rear discs worn and disc facings in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2010 147,878 miles

advise front discs getting lipped

advise rear shocks starting to get damp

advise slight perishing on front flexis

Fail 9 Apr 2010 147,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise front discs getting lipped

advise rear shocks starting to get damp

advise slight perishing on front flexis

Pass 27 Mar 2009 137,521 miles

advise front flexis starting to perish

advise front screen chipped zone b

Pass 11 Jun 2008 128,028 miles

Oil level low

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 128,025 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil level low

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

Pass 21 May 2007 110,458 miles

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

rear no plate getting poor

Pass 3 Mar 2006 93,068 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 93,032 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Slight cut n/s/f tyre sidewall (not to cords)

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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AV51 SSU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV51 SSU, 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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AV51 SSU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AV51 SSU safe to buy?

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