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SW51 BHN

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,472 mi
Last recorded155,472 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 BHN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 155,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in the side wall

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 155,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in the side wall

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 141,916 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 134,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 134,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 122,881 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 122,881 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 110,981 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 97,138 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 83,222 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,332 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,448 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 48,810 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r light lense cracked

unable to fully check outer sills or under body (plastic covers)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 48,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r light lense cracked

unable to fully check outer sills or under body (plastic covers)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 32,507 miles

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

unable to fully check outersills;underside;or underbonnet due to plastic covers

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 BHN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHN, 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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SW51 BHN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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