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DX51 SBV

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,408 mi
Last recorded121,408 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 SBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 121,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 27 Mar 2014 121,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 23 Jan 2013 115,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 103,463 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

DEALERS COVERS UNDERNEATH PREVENTS FULL EXAMINATION

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 103,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

DEALERS COVERS UNDERNEATH PREVENTS FULL EXAMINATION

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 98,239 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 98,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 223,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 214,773 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 207,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 201,702 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 201,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 191,010 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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DX51 SBV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DX51 SBV, 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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What year was DX51 SBV registered?

DX51 SBV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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