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SL51 FWY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,007 mi
Last recorded137,007 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 FWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 137,007 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 126,333 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE CUTS ON TREAD & SIDEWALLS WITH NO CORDS SHOWING

N/S/F WIPER IS TORN & SMEARING

N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER IS CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE IS BALDING ON OUTER & INNER EDGES

O/S/F ALLOY WHEEL HAS HAD A REPAIR TO A CRACK ON IT

O/S/F WIPER IS SLIGHTLY TORN

O/S/R BRAKE DISC HAS CORROSION ON IT

O/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT

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

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN BOTH REAR DROPLINKS

SPARE TYRE IS WORN TO 2/2/2mm & IS FLAT

Fail 19 Mar 2013 126,333 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE CUTS ON TREAD & SIDEWALLS WITH NO CORDS SHOWING

N/S/F WIPER IS TORN & SMEARING

N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER IS CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE IS BALDING ON OUTER & INNER EDGES

O/S/F ALLOY WHEEL HAS HAD A REPAIR TO A CRACK ON IT

O/S/F WIPER IS SLIGHTLY TORN

O/S/R BRAKE DISC HAS CORROSION ON IT

O/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT

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

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN BOTH REAR DROPLINKS

SPARE TYRE IS WORN TO 2/2/2mm & IS FLAT

Pass 27 Mar 2012 124,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 124,642 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 123,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 118,026 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 109,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 97,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 86,162 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,003 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 63,399 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 63,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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 FWY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL51 FWY registered?

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

Is SL51 FWY safe to buy?

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