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YV51 GVE

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,461 mi
Last recorded120,461 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 GVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 120,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 102,404 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 86,183 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 66,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 48,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,481 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 27 Aug 2019 40,481 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,989 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,650 miles

covers on underside of vehicle.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 33,650 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers on underside of vehicle.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,936 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 31,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

nsf tyre worn on both edges

oil leak on top of engine

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,998 miles

knocking in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,814 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,637 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 25,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,504 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,262 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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YV51 GVE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YV51 GVE, 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 YV51 GVE registered?

YV51 GVE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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