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SP51 RXS

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

257,480 mi
Last recorded257,480 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 RXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 257,480 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 257,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 253,873 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 253,872 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 249,516 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 249,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 247,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 2.5mm tread left.

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread left.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 247,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre 2.5mm tread left.

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread left.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 247,129 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 237,679 miles

slight oil leak

various rear suspension bushes slightly perished but no excessive movement

Pass 23 Jun 2014 225,433 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 225,433 miles

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

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

nsf brake grabbing slighty

Pass 9 Jul 2013 213,937 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 203,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2011 189,614 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jul 2011 189,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 177,342 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 177,342 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 161,152 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 149,553 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 149,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 131,627 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 131,627 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2006 119,410 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 RXS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

SP51 RXS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SP51 RXS safe to buy?

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