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SA51 XJV

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,825 mi
Last recorded142,825 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 XJV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 142,825 miles

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

slight play at nearside front upper suspension arm

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 5 May 2016 116,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint towards front (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 107,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,892 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 96,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 96,305 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 92,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,296 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 89,296 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 79,198 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 79,172 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,875 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 58,668 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,895 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 37,183 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 XJV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA51 XJV registered?

SA51 XJV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is SA51 XJV safe to buy?

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