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SG51 ZSU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,270 mi
Last recorded118,270 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 ZSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 118,270 miles

Front cross member holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing noisey when rotated

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 118,270 miles

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

Front cross member holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing noisey when rotated

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 118,270 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 118,270 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,812 miles

Front cross member corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 106,812 miles

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

Front cross member corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 100,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r parking brake cabel braket is broken but still supported

o/s/f wiper poor cleaning

vehicle wet underside

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,886 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 85,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,836 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 78,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,062 miles

rear numbeer plate accetable at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,957 miles

exhaust middle box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges

rear no.plate beginning to deteriorate

Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust middle box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges

rear no.plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,268 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 ZSU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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