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SM51 BKF

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,051 mi
Last recorded155,051 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 BKF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 155,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2018 137,844 miles

all brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 27 Apr 2018 137,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

all brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside reverse light inop

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 121,411 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake disc badly scored

offside rear handbrake lever not fully released

Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,099 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 108,093 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 90,002 miles

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

slight wear in offside front lower rear suspension arm inner bush

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,243 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,299 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

both rear tyres wearing slightly low

slight drag at offside rear wheel

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,985 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,618 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,347 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,388 miles

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

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

both front wipers worn

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,359 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,967 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 34,800 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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SM51 BKF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM51 BKF, 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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SM51 BKF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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