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SP51 BYY

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,558 mi
Last recorded181,558 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 BYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 181,558 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 175,189 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osr brake back plate insecure.

rear suspension arms corroded.

Fail 19 May 2025 175,181 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osr brake back plate insecure.

rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 10 May 2022 166,737 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 166,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 156,593 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 156,584 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected hose connection leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 151,327 miles

both front tyres 3mm

front suspension bushes perished

rear brake reading low

rear shocks corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

short exhaust system corroded slight blow

under body corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 146,760 miles

All suspension bushes perished

Both front brake flex pipes perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 142,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 124,775 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 110,346 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,209 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,048 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 31 Jan 2011 90,048 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 81,933 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,694 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,694 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,501 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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SP51 BYY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP51 BYY, 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 SP51 BYY registered?

SP51 BYY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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