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Y238 AAM

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,194 mi
Last recorded170,194 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 AAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 170,194 miles

Central exhaust clamp loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2024 167,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 167,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 165,741 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 162,270 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 162,270 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 160,018 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 154,110 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 141,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 136,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 129,020 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 129,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 124,951 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 105,306 miles

rear fog light tell tale sign very dull

Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 89,301 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,341 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2010 85,340 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,117 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2009 78,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,285 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 16 Oct 2007 62,888 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 53,753 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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Y238 AAM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y238 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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Y238 AAM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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