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SB51 EAX

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

201,954 mi
Last recorded201,954 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 EAX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 201,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 197,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 197,378 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 197,359 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush split and moveing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush split and moveing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush split and moveing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides outer and inner corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides front arm have movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 191,163 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 191,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 182,552 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 182,552 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 179,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 160,482 miles

Undertrays fittted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 142,415 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 142,194 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,661 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 112,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 112,736 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 108,592 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 108,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,099 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 97,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 97,148 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,225 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,984 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 62,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,065 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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SB51 EAX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SB51 EAX, 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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SB51 EAX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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