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FG51 YTO

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,064 mi
Last recorded159,064 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 YTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 159,064 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 151,888 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 145,742 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 145,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 136,554 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 136,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 127,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 127,832 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 117,842 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 117,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 106,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 25 Oct 2010 106,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 93,445 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,786 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,018 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 77,575 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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FG51 YTO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FG51 YTO, 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 FG51 YTO registered?

FG51 YTO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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