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SP51 NLM

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

199,563 mi
Last recorded199,563 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 NLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 199,563 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 190,332 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 190,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 177,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear brake discs backing plates rusty

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Oct 2014 117,584 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear brake discs backing plates rusty

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

oil level on minimum mark

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2013 164,652 miles

both front brake discs rusty

n/s/r backing plate starting to break away

Fail 9 Oct 2013 164,652 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs rusty

n/s/r backing plate starting to break away

Pass 8 Oct 2012 154,453 miles

engine oil level found low

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 2mm

Pass 31 Oct 2011 143,257 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 143,018 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake warning light lit on dash

n/s/r brake disc rusty

oil level found to be on minimum mark

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Oct 2010 134,171 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 134,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 121,643 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 14 Oct 2009 121,371 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel line retaining clip missing (osf floor pan)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Oct 2008 107,348 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 107,348 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 97,769 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 84,948 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 NLM 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 61.1%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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