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X296 YAL

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

378,399 mi
Last recorded378,399 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 YAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2026 378,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 375,580 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 371,011 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 366,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2023 366,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cords exposed (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cords exposed (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 364,454 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 364,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 361,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 361,184 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 359,014 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 357,085 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 354,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 346,820 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 346,819 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 336,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 313,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres very poor on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

some engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2015 295,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet catch sticking release

some front brake imbalance

water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 8 Jan 2014 272,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 248,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 226,964 miles

nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Pass 18 Jan 2011 204,929 miles

Nearside wing mirror lens broken.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 204,929 miles

Nearside wing mirror lens broken.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 183,754 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 166,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front registration plate slightly damaged

shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems

Fail 19 Jan 2009 166,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front registration plate slightly damaged

shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems

Pass 16 Jan 2008 149,097 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

stone chip(s) in front windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2007 125,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 100,585 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X296 YAL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X296 YAL, 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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X296 YAL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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