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SP51 BZK

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,376 mi
Last recorded86,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 BZK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,876 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,876 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,127 miles

ALL front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

Corrosion to ALL front and rear sub frame suspension and brake components

Corrosion to body and underside of vehicle in places

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot damaged and has a seepage of grease

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,085 miles

ALL front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

Corrosion to ALL front and rear sub frame suspension and brake components

Corrosion to body and underside of vehicle in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front middle/rear joints (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad wear wiring is inappropriately repaired

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 75,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

ALL front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

Corrosion to ALL front and rear sub frame suspension and brake components

Corrosion to body and underside of vehicle in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front middle/rear joints (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad wear wiring is inappropriately repaired

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,302 miles

Brake fluid level low.

Corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

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

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

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test.

Rear Lower Heavy corrosion to sub frame brake and suspension components.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Front under tray fitted/engine cover

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion sub frame area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 71,340 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Front under tray fitted/engine cover

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit /cracking on s/wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion sub frame area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,327 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Fail 12 Feb 2015 70,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Fail 9 Feb 2015 70,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Front anti roll bar links rubbers deteriorated

Neraside front tyre cracking and perish on side wall

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear sub frame and suspensopn parts have rust

Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,730 miles

Bothsides Rear Brakes slightly grabing

Bothsides rear Brake Calapers corroded

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 67,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bothsides Rear Brakes slightly grabing

Bothsides rear Brake Calapers corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,522 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,254 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,254 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,774 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 213,864 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,849 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,580 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 35,574 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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SP51 BZK is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SP51 BZK, 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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SP51 BZK is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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