2001 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · FV51 FSA
2001 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 125,631 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV51 FSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 125,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV51 FSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A4 (FV51 FSA) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
FV51 FSA Mileage History
- 01/06/202290,707 mi
- 23/05/202398,640 mi+7,933 mi
- 21/05/2024107,304 mi+8,664 mi
- 09/05/2025113,857 mi+6,553 mi
- 05/05/2026125,631 mi+11,774 mi
Average of roughly 8,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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