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FV51 FSA

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

125,631 mi
Last recorded125,631 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 FSA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 125,631 miles

gearbox box mounting badly worn

rear subframe rusty

Pass 9 May 2025 113,857 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight wear in offside steerinf rack and track rod end

Pass 21 May 2024 107,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2023 98,640 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 90,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 89,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 87,213 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,950 miles

under floor covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 84,950 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,315 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,888 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,351 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 77,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,665 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 70,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,177 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,624 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,034 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 60,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,276 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,077 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,186 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,508 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,286 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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FV51 FSA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FV51 FSA, 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 FV51 FSA registered?

FV51 FSA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is FV51 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 FSA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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