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SG51 UWU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,740 mi
Last recorded141,740 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 UWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 141,740 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 130,471 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 130,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms (2.4.G.2)

dampness around offside rear flexy brake pipe ferrule at caliper side

fuel tank strap corrodid

power steering pipes corrodid

Fail 25 Oct 2016 112,938 miles

Brake servo leaking not working correctly (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 91w (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 91w (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms (2.4.G.2)

dampness around offside rear flexy brake pipe ferrule at caliper side

engine oil leak

fuel tank strap corrodid

power steering pipes corrodid

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,937 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various upperarms on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 96,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various upperarms on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 94,480 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,717 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,333 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,044 miles

all brake discs pitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 80,219 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 80,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,227 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 65,227 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 61,934 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 61,934 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,791 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 54,791 miles

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

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 UWU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue 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 UWU, 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 SG51 UWU registered?

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

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