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SH51 VUW

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,856 mi
Last recorded143,856 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 VUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 143,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 143,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 135,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 124,645 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,128 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 105,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,375 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,460 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 94,460 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,791 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 81,138 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,369 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 71,368 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,234 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,086 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,532 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,571 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 VUW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUW, 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 SH51 VUW registered?

SH51 VUW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is SH51 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 VUW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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