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SA51 FYM

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,716 mi
Last recorded171,716 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 FYM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 171,716 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

slight run out front brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2012 161,879 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 149,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 139,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside dip beam came on when tap

Fail 27 Aug 2010 139,870 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside dip beam came on when tap

Pass 24 Jul 2009 134,816 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 134,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

E S P light on

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 128,113 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 128,113 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 118,463 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 118,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 x offside washer not working.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 109,030 miles

both front tyres 4to3mm tread both starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 4 Aug 2006 109,030 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres 4to3mm tread both starting to wear on outer edge

front wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Jul 2005 99,102 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 FYM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FYM, 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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SA51 FYM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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