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EA51 GCY

2001 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

202,541 mi
Last recorded202,541 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi S4111,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 GCY
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 202,541 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

power steering pump slightly noisy

Fail 29 May 2019 202,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 187,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged outer coating cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged outer coating cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake efficiency low

rear exhaust has temp repair

Fail 21 May 2018 187,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged outer coating cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged outer coating cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake efficiency low

Fail 5 Apr 2018 186,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 182,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

corrosion on rear springs / slight damage to o/s/f floor / sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 172,955 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2016 169,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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EA51 GCY is a 2001 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 2001 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 111,830 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 S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA51 GCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA51 GCY is a 2001 Audi S4, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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