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A4 YAE

1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Cream Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,796 mi
Last recorded34,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car189,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 YAE
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 34,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 33,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 31,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 31,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 30,093 miles

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 26,972 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,884 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 22,424 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both sides (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,157 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both sides (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,993 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 May 2014 13,739 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 10,850 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,625 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 5,423 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 5,423 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 2,629 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 2,629 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 38 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 277,593 miles

slight play o/s/f king pin

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?

Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,528
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,028
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,797
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,196
fog lamp not working 1,044
Headlamp aim too high 951
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 897
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A4 YAE is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Cream with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 189,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi/hire Car fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,797 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 YAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi/hire Car typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 YAE registered?

A4 YAE is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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