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SL51 DCO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,805 mi
Last recorded109,805 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 DCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 109,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 109,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working wiper blade missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working wiper blade missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 104,201 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 97,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 89,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing suspect but not yet rough when rotated

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

both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2015 84,546 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,179 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,267 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,800 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,886 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,174 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,368 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 48,368 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,785 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 41,785 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,685 miles

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

both front windscreen wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,138 miles

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

unable to check outer sills or under body (plastic covers)

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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SL51 DCO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SL51 DCO, 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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SL51 DCO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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