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SL51 FWU

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,965 mi
Last recorded189,965 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 FWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 189,965 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

windscreen damaged on o/s but not within prescribed areas

Pass 30 Apr 2014 179,571 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 169,581 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 158,091 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 158,016 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 145,411 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 145,411 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 138,907 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 132,761 miles

Offside rear inner side light in-op

Offside rear tyre has a puncture

Pass 18 Dec 2007 124,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 104,634 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 FWU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

SL51 FWU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is SL51 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 FWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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