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Y542 MBV

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,827 mi
Last recorded138,827 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 MBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 138,827 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 132,465 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 131,222 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 124,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 122,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 120,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Pass 4 Nov 2017 113,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 110,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked, no cords visible at this time (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

offside front anti roll bar link bushes worn

Fail 5 Nov 2016 110,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated badly cracked and cords visible (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked, no cords visible at this time (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

offside front anti roll bar link bushes worn

offside rear parking brake only just passed efficiency,

Pass 16 Oct 2015 106,418 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,853 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 97,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs worn/lipped

Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,081 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 88,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,496 miles

front rear brake discs warn

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,763 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,749 miles

o,s front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,887 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 38,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y542 MBV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y542 MBV, 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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Y542 MBV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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