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SL51 FXG

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,155 mi
Last recorded185,155 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 FXG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 185,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 176,232 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 176,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

hand brake performance 16%

Pass 31 Oct 2012 168,618 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 168,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 151,231 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 157,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 145,465 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 145,424 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 132,222 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 118,659 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 104,362 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 88,315 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 88,315 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 88,315 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 72,331 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 FXG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

SL51 FXG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is SL51 FXG safe to buy?

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