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Y196 MAW

2001 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,042 mi
Last recorded89,042 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 MAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 89,042 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2026 88,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,126 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 73,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,277 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,147 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 34,677 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,940 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 22,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 17,027 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,299 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,235 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 15,254 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,254 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,699 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,897 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,121 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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Y196 MAW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y196 MAW, 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 Y196 MAW registered?

Y196 MAW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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