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SN51 RZB

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,085 mi
Last recorded160,085 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2021 160,085 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush, marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush, marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all bulbs in lamp affected (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 150,900 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 149,394 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 145,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 141,303 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 141,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 134,821 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 134,445 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 127,649 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 127,627 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,159 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 112,757 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 112,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,426 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,465 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,569 miles

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 8 Jul 2010 84,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 19 Dec 2008 80,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

offside rear lamp cracked but not showing white light

Pass 19 Dec 2008 80,443 miles

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

offside rear lamp cracked but not showing white light

Pass 15 Nov 2007 74,211 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,499 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 62,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RZB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RZB, 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 SN51 RZB registered?

SN51 RZB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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