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YC51 FCX

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,112 mi
Last recorded162,112 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 162,112 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 150,877 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 150,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 135,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 135,109 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 122,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 122,742 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 110,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc slightly lipped

Fail 27 Sep 2010 110,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc slightly lipped

Pass 23 Sep 2009 104,727 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 99,364 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 99,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 91,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 84,863 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 84,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 FCX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC51 FCX, 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 FCX registered?

YC51 FCX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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