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YC51 FGF

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,571 mi
Last recorded175,571 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 FGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 175,571 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 132,901 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 132,809 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 132,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 128,386 miles

both rear tyres low tread

various metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2022 122,859 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear upper ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 122,859 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear upper ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 115,645 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2021 115,645 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front brake discs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,571 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 95,063 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 88,560 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 88,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,571 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,338 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,736 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,400 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,622 miles

off side front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 12 Jan 2011 59,622 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bulk-head has deep water

off side front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,454 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 49,966 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,653 miles

unable to check rear seat belts as child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,726 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 30,000 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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YC51 FGF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

YC51 FGF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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