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Y586 MJH

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

208,317 mi
Last recorded208,317 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 MJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 208,317 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 208,303 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 206,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 199,369 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 193,138 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 188,055 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 186,229 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 186,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 181,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 173,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 163,950 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 153,052 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 152,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 141,457 miles

Offside mirror fadded

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 135,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2014 128,739 miles

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jul 2014 128,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2013 123,107 miles

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 1 Aug 2012 114,926 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 114,926 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 106,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 106,349 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 94,985 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 94,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2009 87,089 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 87,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 76,075 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,323 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,755 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 48,314 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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Y586 MJH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y586 MJH, 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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Y586 MJH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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