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SL51 FWA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,661 mi
Last recorded127,661 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 127,661 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear anti roll bar links worn

Fail 12 Jul 2018 127,658 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear anti roll bar links worn

Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,513 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

lamp broken n/s/r

Pass 14 Jul 2016 120,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

front upper suspension bushes in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2016 120,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front upper suspension bushes in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,634 miles

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

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

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

o/s washer jets slightly blocked

Fail 1 Jul 2015 115,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,109 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,731 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 106,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,882 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 101,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,089 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 97,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,350 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 92,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 87,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,592 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 73,810 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 FWA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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