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SG51 ZSO

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

247,649 mi
Last recorded247,649 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 ZSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 247,649 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front heat shield detached

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre upper arm split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre upper arm split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 247,610 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front heat shield detached

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre upper arm split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre upper arm split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 240,311 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 240,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 230,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 221,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 212,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 204,156 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 198,376 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 198,219 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 184,821 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 184,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 169,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 169,697 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 155,820 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 155,820 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 150,063 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 150,016 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 18 Nov 2009 141,405 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND OR POSSIBLY HANDBRAKE CABLE, NOT WORKING 100%, REPLACEMENT OF ONE OR BOTH IS RECOMMENDED. HOWEVER, MEETING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MOT PASS.

Fail 7 Nov 2009 141,221 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 134,450 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 133,949 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 123,084 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 115,023 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 115,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 105,607 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 105,607 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ZSO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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