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SA51 ETL

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,596 mi
Last recorded158,596 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ETL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 158,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front bumper in poor conditian

Pass 8 Mar 2014 141,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 132,572 miles

ALL DOOR WINDOWS TINT COVERING FITTED.

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS APPEAR TO BE REDUCED IN HEIGHT ENDS STILL SEATED

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES DETERIORATED.

REAR PADS LOW.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VARIOUS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 123,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 120,240 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 112,190 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 112,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 103,808 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 103,808 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 94,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 84,967 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 84,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 78,124 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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SA51 ETL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 SA51 ETL, 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 SA51 ETL registered?

SA51 ETL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is SA51 ETL safe to buy?

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