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SP51 LZW

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,953 mi
Last recorded177,953 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 LZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 177,953 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 174,251 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn away on inner edge.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 174,251 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn away on inner edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 170,096 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 170,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Undertray hanging down

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 156,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

o/s/r floor section corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 156,984 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

o/s/r floor section corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 16 Jun 2011 146,685 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 146,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 129,753 miles

Nearside and Offside rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 112,859 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 112,859 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 97,998 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 75,969 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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SP51 LZW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LZW, 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 SP51 LZW registered?

SP51 LZW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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