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Y285 OAN

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,940 mi
Last recorded71,940 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 OAN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,940 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 71,520 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 71,156 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 69,963 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,394 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,184 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,891 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nail in o/s/r tyre

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,367 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 63,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,281 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,339 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 53,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,043 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 49,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,361 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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Y285 OAN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y285 OAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y285 OAN registered?

Y285 OAN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y285 OAN safe to buy?

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