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SH51 AVR

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,181 mi
Last recorded134,181 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 AVR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 134,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 134,181 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 132,737 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 132,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 127,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 29 Sep 2010 127,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2009 115,627 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 98,028 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 92,193 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 92,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 72,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 54,059 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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SH51 AVR is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SH51 AVR, 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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What year was SH51 AVR registered?

SH51 AVR is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is SH51 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 AVR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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