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Y89 WCE

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,059 mi
Last recorded114,059 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 WCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 114,059 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 113,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,460 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,435 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,246 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 110,762 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 110,304 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 110,304 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 109,398 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 108,807 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 107,540 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns mirror glass is insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2014 107,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns mirror glass is insecure

traction control light is on

Pass 2 May 2013 106,503 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 106,473 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2012 104,455 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 104,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,544 miles

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

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

front and rear brake disc worn

Fail 15 Mar 2011 98,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear brake disc worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 90,650 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 75,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 75,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,424 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,206 miles

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

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

REar differential seals starting to leak.

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

nail in tyre

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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Y89 WCE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y89 WCE, 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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Y89 WCE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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