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YK51 AYA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

145,336 mi
Last recorded145,336 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 AYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 145,336 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 145,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 140,524 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 133,794 miles

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

undertrays

Fail 1 Sep 2022 133,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 130,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 127,936 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 123,791 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2018 116,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,297 miles

front brake pads are to big

Fail 21 Aug 2017 103,951 miles

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

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

front brake pads are to big

Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,583 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 25 Aug 2015 91,341 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,177 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,598 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 68,540 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,476 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,118 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,979 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 40,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 40,950 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,881 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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YK51 AYA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YK51 AYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK51 AYA registered?

YK51 AYA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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