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SA51 ETU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,266 mi
Last recorded189,266 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ETU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 189,266 miles

all flexy brake hoses slightly perished

exhaust centre box outer skin poor condition

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 29 Feb 2016 175,359 miles

Front BONNET DOES NOT OPEN

Fail 29 Feb 2016 175,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front BONNET DOES NOT OPEN

Fail 29 Feb 2016 175,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front BONNET DOES NOT OPEN

Pass 20 Jan 2015 159,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 159,071 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has outer side wall damage

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2013 143,559 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2012 134,388 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 124,729 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 113,203 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 113,197 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 99,179 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Offside front tyre pressure low on inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2009 99,179 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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

Offside front tyre pressure low on inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2008 85,565 miles

All tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 10 Nov 2008 85,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,481 miles

all flexi's slightly perished

both front suspension bushes perished

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,750 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 63,750 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 53,597 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 ETU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA51 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

SA51 ETU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is SA51 ETU safe to buy?

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