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YC51 FBA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,359 mi
Last recorded178,359 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 FBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 178,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 169,243 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 143,582 miles

both front anti-roll-bar-links, bushes worn

both front flexi brake hoses perished

dammage to offside front tyre, inner sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 109,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,542 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,242 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,780 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 67,178 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,410 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 59,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

front brake disc's lipped & started to corrode braking surface edges.

nearside rear indicator slight started to fade up.

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth & nail in tyre at angle????

rear brake disc's lipped & glazed up.

rear brake pad linning approx 90% worn low.

Pass 26 May 2006 59,107 miles

front brake disc's lipped & started to corrode braking surface edges.

nearside rear indicator slight started to fade up.

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth & nail in tyre at angle????

rear brake disc's lipped & glazed up.

rear brake pad linning approx 90% worn low.

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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YC51 FBA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YC51 FBA, 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 YC51 FBA registered?

YC51 FBA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is YC51 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 FBA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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