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SG51 OZF

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

137,475 mi
Last recorded137,475 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 OZF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 137,475 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 137,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,049 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bonnet strut not holding bonnet up

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front winscreen washer jet slightly blocked

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both n/s and o/s wheels binding on

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 20 Oct 2020 132,047 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bonnet strut not holding bonnet up

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front winscreen washer jet slightly blocked

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both n/s and o/s wheels binding on

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2019 126,871 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play has play detected by the steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear inner wishbones bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2019 126,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer wishbone ball joint runner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play has play detected by the steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear inner wishbones bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,221 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Oct 2018 120,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 115,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear binding slightly. showing signs of been hot

Fail 20 Sep 2017 115,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear binding slightly. showing signs of been hot

Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,487 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 105,180 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,028 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 99,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,620 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2013 94,620 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,480 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,751 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 27 Sep 2011 84,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,349 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat (belt not tested)

front flexi hoses slightly perished

Fail 27 Sep 2010 79,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat (belt not tested)

front flexi hoses slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,073 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,133 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,483 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 60,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

very bad water leak from engine

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,807 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 51,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 44,049 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 44,049 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OZF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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