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SK51 FON

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,551 mi
Last recorded182,551 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 FON
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2015 182,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 169,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 169,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 153,752 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 5 Jan 2013 141,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 129,718 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 118,109 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 117,942 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 107,973 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 107,973 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 92,953 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,109 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 40,904 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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SK51 FON is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK51 FON, 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 SK51 FON registered?

SK51 FON is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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