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SP51 OGN

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

164,742 mi
Last recorded164,742 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 OGN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2013 164,742 miles

Rear Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre inside featherd

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 164,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 148,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 133,509 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 133,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 115,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,262 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,303 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 86,303 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 68,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,577 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 50,989 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 50,989 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OGN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OGN, 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 OGN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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