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Y179 JNO

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,010 mi
Last recorded180,010 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 JNO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 180,010 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides,(front of axle beam). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 180,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides,(front of axle beam). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 173,758 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 173,747 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer Rear of. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer front of. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 169,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 164,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc both sides corroded. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 159,994 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 159,989 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 158,264 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 157,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 157,191 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 157,191 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 156,937 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 156,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 155,649 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 154,085 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 152,526 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 142,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 140,620 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 140,620 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 137,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 129,571 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 117,284 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 102,506 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 102,506 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 88,652 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 74,378 miles

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

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)

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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Y179 JNO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y179 JNO, 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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Y179 JNO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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