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Y678 PVS

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

131,083 mi
Last recorded131,083 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 PVS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 131,083 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 131,070 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 127,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 125,368 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 125,328 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 118,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 106,977 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 99,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bush starting to separate slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 90,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 77,276 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear track control arm inner mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,793 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,046 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,822 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,681 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,417 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,618 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,141 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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Y678 PVS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y678 PVS, 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 Y678 PVS registered?

Y678 PVS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y678 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y678 PVS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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