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SL51 FVU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,489 mi
Last recorded140,489 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 FVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 140,489 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 140,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 140,454 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 129,689 miles

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

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

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

advise wheel alignment check - both tyres worn on inner edges

both front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 129,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

advise wheel alignment check - both tyres worn on inner edges

both front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 124,192 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN LOW

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

MAJOR OIL LEAK

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Pass 1 Nov 2010 111,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 111,230 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,142 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 94,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,390 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 65,481 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 60,058 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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SL51 FVU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL51 FVU, 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 SL51 FVU registered?

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

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