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MK51 CUY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,102 mi
Last recorded122,102 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 CUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 122,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 121,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 120,157 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 118,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 118,784 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 116,880 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 116,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Crank case breather split

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential, drive shaft / pinion seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 114,905 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential, drive shaft / pinion seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 112,925 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 112,902 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 111,466 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,623 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 109,595 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Caliper arm siezed (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Uneven brake wear on rear pads.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 106,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 101,923 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,823 miles

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 4 Dec 2014 97,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,079 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)

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 2 Dec 2013 94,079 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 11 Nov 2013 93,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 6 Nov 2012 89,215 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,370 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,479 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,039 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,194 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,468 miles

rear number plate dirty

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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MK51 CUY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK51 CUY, 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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MK51 CUY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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