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Y229 VEN

2001 Audi Allroad

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,978 mi
Last recorded58,978 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi Allroad118,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 VEN
MakeAudi
ModelAllroad
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 58,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 58,694 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested FOG OVER (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested FOG OVER (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive GEARBOX LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 56,638 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,062 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 42,971 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 42,931 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 42,930 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 42,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 42,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 42,654 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 42,264 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,223 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,970 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 40,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake flexi pipes spliting

Pass 7 May 2014 40,025 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 40,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,158 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,932 miles

front brake discs are lipped and worn

n/side rear tyre has cracks in outer wall

o/side front tyre has a number of cuts in the tread

o/side rear tyre has cracks in outer wall

rear brake discs are lipped and worn

rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 25 May 2011 38,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light lit

Pass 25 May 2011 38,485 miles

air bag light lit

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,621 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

both front tyres scrubbing off

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,534 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear n umber plate fadeing slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,709 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 33,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,896 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 31,896 miles

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

center belt faulty

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,154 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Allroad?

Based on 68,391 MOT tests across 4,513 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
8,894
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,168
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,380
position lamp(s) not working 783
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 766
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 756
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Y229 VEN is a 2001 Audi Allroad in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Audi Allroad models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 118,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Allroad fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y229 VEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Allroad typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Audi Allroad is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y229 VEN is a 2001 Audi Allroad, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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