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Y378 BMS

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,525 mi
Last recorded174,525 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 BMS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 174,525 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 174,232 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 173,831 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 152,185 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 127,644 miles
Pass 8 May 2022 110,699 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 93,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,124 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,664 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 112,316 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 112,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 95,842 miles

chip in windscreen

slight bulge in offside rear tyre sidewall

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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Y378 BMS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y378 BMS, 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 Y378 BMS registered?

Y378 BMS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y378 BMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y378 BMS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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