MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML light on dash
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre cut on outer sidewall 225/40/18
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s front tyre cut on outer sidewall 225/40/18
both front brake hoses perished
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front brake hoses perished
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Fuel cap seal perished
O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge 225/40R18
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Engine oil level topped up prior to test with customers own oil
Fuel cap seal perished
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge 225/40R18
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
wiper blades split on the ends but still clearing screen
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
wiper blades split on the ends but still clearing screen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW51 HLJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 HLJ, 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 HLJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 7 December 2001.
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