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Y421 PMX

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,017 mi
Last recorded143,017 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 PMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 143,017 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))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 143,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 132,810 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 132,803 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 116,328 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 116,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 100,389 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 92,490 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 90,629 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 88,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 86,856 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,946 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,660 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,941 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,360 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,993 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,484 miles

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

both front washes part blocked

partial centre brake light

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Aug 2010 56,433 miles

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

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

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

both front washes part blocked

partial centre brake light

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,927 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,012 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front windscreen chipped

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,341 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y421 PMX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y421 PMX, 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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What year was Y421 PMX registered?

Y421 PMX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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