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FX51 SRM

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,007 mi
Last recorded192,007 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 SRM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 192,007 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF upper bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and OSF (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 191,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2016 188,651 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2016 188,651 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose! (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 178,149 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 May 2015 178,141 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 173,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 163,742 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 163,742 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 149,531 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 149,530 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 134,410 miles

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

o/s/r light has one bulb not working.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 134,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r light has one bulb not working.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 124,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside wiper blade split on ends

offside parking brake not releasing fully

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 3 Oct 2007 109,877 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 109,877 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 97,231 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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FX51 SRM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FX51 SRM, 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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FX51 SRM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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