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SN51 RWW

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,558 mi
Last recorded236,558 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 RWW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2015 236,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear engine/gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose ADVISE - VEHICLE IS NOT TO BE DRIVEN WITH THIS DEFECT (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Both front side lights dim

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement, wearing heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

slight Engine oil leaks

unable to fully inspect nearside front steering/suspension due to failed items

Pass 9 Nov 2014 230,723 miles

front brake discs worn

front number plate in poor condition

front shock absorber lower mounting bushes in poor condition

offside front tyre worn to limit on edges

rear indicators faded

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 9 Nov 2013 221,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking noise from front but no fault found at time of test.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

tested in wet conditions.

Fail 9 Nov 2013 221,899 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking noise from front but no fault found at time of test.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

tested in wet conditions.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 218,844 miles

brake discs c orroded and lipped

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 2 Nov 2012 218,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake discs corroded and lipped

damage to n/s wing mirror

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 3 Nov 2011 216,789 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight dampness around front shockers

Pass 3 Nov 2011 216,789 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight dampness around front shockers

Pass 2 Nov 2010 215,071 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 215,064 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 185,918 miles

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

damage to body

offside front top front ball joint rubbers split

slight clutch judder

Fail 5 Nov 2009 185,528 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to body

offside front top front ball joint rubbers split

slight clutch judder

Pass 25 Nov 2008 153,882 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 153,814 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

TAXI TEST : SPARE TYRE FLAT

scratch to bodywork

Pass 24 Oct 2007 141,061 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 141,061 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 121,115 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 120,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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SN51 RWW 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 50%.

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 SN51 RWW, 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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SN51 RWW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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