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Y668 BNV

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

172,919 mi
Last recorded172,919 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 BNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 172,919 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 166,468 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2023 149,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2023 149,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 145,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

No rear adult seatbelts checked due to no seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 141,118 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 141,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 125,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 121,065 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 121,065 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,690 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,503 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 115,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 112,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 111,409 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 108,703 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,738 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 107,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 105,691 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 91,304 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 87,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 78,190 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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Y668 BNV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y668 BNV, 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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Y668 BNV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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