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Y48 NLP

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,382 mi
Last recorded90,382 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 NLP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing Panel Damage no Sharp Edge

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 86,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing Panel Damage no Sharp Edge

Pass 27 Apr 2023 82,399 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,204 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 78,023 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,427 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 76,427 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,073 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,559 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,268 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 73,163 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,196 miles

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2011 69,785 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly parished

N/S/R tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 21 May 2011 69,769 miles

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

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

Both rear brake hoses slightly parished

N/S/R tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 22 May 2010 66,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 62,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 55,419 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 48,770 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 48,770 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 42,733 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 NLP is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 Y48 NLP, 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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Y48 NLP is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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