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EF51 SVO

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,104 mi
Last recorded158,104 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 158,104 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 147,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 133,840 miles

play in ball joints and drop links

Fail 21 Dec 2016 133,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

play in ball joints and drop links

Pass 23 Dec 2015 130,113 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

play in all 4 drop links

Fail 21 Dec 2015 130,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

play in all 4 drop links

Pass 21 Jan 2015 125,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 119,870 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 119,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 119,250 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 117,338 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 103,454 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 93,339 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,235 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 82,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,779 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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EF51 SVO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 EF51 SVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 SVO registered?

EF51 SVO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is EF51 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 SVO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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