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SG51 OYJ

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,068 mi
Last recorded174,068 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 OYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 174,068 miles

Both rear spring corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 174,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear spring corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 168,723 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 168,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 167,747 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 167,747 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 163,841 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 163,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2013 157,499 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 157,499 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 145,275 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 135,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 135,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 123,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 108,696 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 95,147 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2008 95,147 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2007 85,526 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,550 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 58,360 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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SG51 OYJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG51 OYJ, 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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SG51 OYJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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