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Y789 JDV

2001 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

141,812 mi
Last recorded141,812 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 JDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 141,812 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 134,024 miles

ubcc

Pass 29 Nov 2023 133,484 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 132,401 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 128,665 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive N/S Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 125,776 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 122,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,633 miles

O/S/F coil spring corroded

O/S/F headlamp aim on upper limit

all front upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated/torn but currently not resulting in excessive movement

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

both front brake flexis deteriorating

centre stop has part of its light source not working( 1 led)

exhaust flexi outer braiding deteriorated/centre exhaust box corroded

hazard switch sticking

power steering noisy on lock to lock check

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted (pads ok)

slight lift in N/S/F lower front most ball joint

Pass 29 Nov 2017 110,229 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 104,986 miles

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

N/S and O/S both upper track control arm inner bushes split/splitting but not resulting in excessive movment

N/S/R tyre worn uneven on centre of tread and wearing close too limit

both front brake flexis perished

front brake pads wearing thin and close too limit(discs corroded on inside)

power steering nosiey on lock too lock

rear exhaust mounting missing/broken but exhaust system still surrported

screen wash warning light shown on dash

Pass 6 Apr 2016 97,025 miles

Center brake light has a bulb out

Front pads are on 4mm and discs have lip

Front wipers smear the screen

N/S/F top arm bushes are perished and cracked

O/S/F top arm bushes are perished and cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,848 miles

FRONT PADS 2/3 WORN, (DISCS SHOULD GO AGAIN BUT POOR)

N/S KAT POST TURBO RATTLES

N/S/R TYRE 2.5MM (225/35/18)

REAR DISCS WORN, PADS APPROX 1/2

advise new wiper blades

front tyres 3ish mm

o/s/f flexi perish

Fail 27 Mar 2015 88,845 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT PADS 2/3 WORN, (DISCS SHOULD GO AGAIN BUT POOR)

N/S KAT POST TURBO RATTLES

N/S/R TYRE 2.5MM (225/35/18)

REAR DISCS WORN, PADS APPROX 1/2

advise new wiper blades

front tyres 3ish mm

o/s/f flexi perish

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,673 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 74,673 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,037 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 56,666 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,216 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 33,692 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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Y789 JDV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Purple with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y789 JDV, 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 Y789 JDV registered?

Y789 JDV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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