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SW51 EXB

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,479 mi
Last recorded135,479 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 EXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 135,479 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 126,920 miles

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 14 Apr 2014 126,920 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)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 119,860 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 119,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 112,935 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 112,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear brake pads well worn,discs have been overheating

Pass 25 Mar 2011 104,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 96,684 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,806 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 87,109 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 78,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 67,706 miles

front nearside tyre wearing on outside edge

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 EXB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

SW51 EXB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is SW51 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 EXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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