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EF51 SWO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,188 mi
Last recorded142,188 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 142,188 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and both rear worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake and suspension components corroded

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 138,011 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 138,011 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 133,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE HEAD LIGHT WORN .

OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST SLEEVE IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED .

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 122,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not to cords

Fail 17 Jan 2013 122,057 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 4 Feb 2012 100,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 82,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 70,998 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,831 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 65,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 126,863 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 SWO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SWO, 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 EF51 SWO registered?

EF51 SWO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is EF51 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 SWO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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