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SW51 EXA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,139 mi
Last recorded171,139 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 171,139 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 168,761 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under car plastic front to rear covering components

Pass 19 Oct 2017 161,768 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 161,768 miles

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 148,176 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 131,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 122,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both ns tyres cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2014 122,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both ns tyres cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 115,433 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 107,918 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 102,114 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2011 102,114 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 96,252 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 96,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 90,926 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 83,231 miles

both front tyres starting to wear down low.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 74,653 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 67,418 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 EXA 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 77.8%.

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 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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

SW51 EXA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SW51 EXA safe to buy?

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