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SB86 SCB

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,875 mi
Last recorded203,875 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB86 SCB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 203,875 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 197,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 197,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 192,338 miles

Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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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SB86 SCB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB86 SCB, 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 SB86 SCB registered?

SB86 SCB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is SB86 SCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB86 SCB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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