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SW51 BGK

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,427 mi
Last recorded193,427 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 BGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 193,427 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 179,230 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 brake flexi hoses perished

both rear coil spring mounting areas corroded

front and rear subframe and fixing areas corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 179,230 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 brake flexi hoses perished

both rear coil spring mounting areas corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear subframe and fixing areas corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

rear shock absorber casings corroded both

Pass 21 Aug 2014 166,133 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 166,132 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 152,045 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 139,310 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 130,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 130,991 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 121,640 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 121,640 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 111,759 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 103,398 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 103,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 94,501 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 76,311 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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SW51 BGK is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW51 BGK, 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 SW51 BGK registered?

SW51 BGK is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is SW51 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 BGK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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