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PS51 SMS

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS51 SMS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 101,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light damage

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 95,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2025 95,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2024

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 90,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 87,282 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,008 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 70,872 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel cooler (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in it

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,767 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,975 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,723 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON INNER TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON INNER TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT OUTTER WALL DAMAGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 54,723 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON INNER TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON INNER TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT OUTTER WALL DAMAGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,523 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

SLIGHT NOISE IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,898 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,108 miles

all brake Discs are slightly worn

damage to offside front Tyre sidewall

rear Registration plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,585 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 40,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,096 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 25,819 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,819 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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

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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PS51 SMS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 PS51 SMS, 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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PS51 SMS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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