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Y48 EHO

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

189,085 mi
Last recorded189,085 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 EHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 189,085 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe and adjoin suspension showing corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2025 180,649 miles

Dash cam in swept area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Apr 2025 180,649 miles

Dash cam in swept area

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 169,015 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 161,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 153,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 148,211 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Apr 2021 148,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2020 143,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 143,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 136,238 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 136,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

lower power steering pipes damp with oil

Pass 13 Apr 2018 128,135 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 11 Apr 2018 128,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,448 miles

Oil leak ()

both front brake hoses deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 104,013 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 100,831 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 96,956 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 96,956 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 90,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,826 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,026 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 62,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,347 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 55,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 55,309 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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Y48 EHO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 Y48 EHO, 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 Y48 EHO registered?

Y48 EHO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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