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Y212 AAM

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,820 mi
Last recorded108,820 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 AAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 108,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm ,advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 108,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / worn outer edge, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 107,175 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Dec 2022 106,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,492 miles

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

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

knocking felt on steering wheel

Fail 4 Nov 2021 104,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

knocking felt on steering wheel

Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,019 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm starting to perish

Fail 17 Nov 2020 104,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm starting to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm , advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades poor advise replacing

Fail 5 Jun 2019 102,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system onto caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm , advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 101,450 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

top and bottom engine covers obscuring components.

Fail 28 May 2018 101,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front chips on windscreen.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

top and bottom engine covers obscuring components.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,046 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 100,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 98,020 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges.

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 27 May 2016 98,020 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges.

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 22 May 2015 95,881 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 95,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 93,878 miles

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

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

Nearside front lower engine mounting leaking fluid

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 93,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front lower engine mounting leaking fluid

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on the the inner edges.

Fail 30 May 2013 91,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 May 2012 89,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2012 89,584 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,425 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,036 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,193 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,698 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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Y212 AAM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y212 AAM, 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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Y212 AAM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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