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Y956 ODM

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

173,245 mi
Last recorded173,245 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 ODM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 173,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 156,506 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 151,606 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 145,828 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 145,828 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 134,467 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 126,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 126,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 120,414 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 117,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% Hi level (1.2.1c)

Fail 11 May 2017 117,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% Hi level (1.2.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 112,294 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 4/10 leds in high level brake light inoperative (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 May 2016 112,294 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 4/10 leds in high level brake light inoperative (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 105,456 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 3 May 2014 96,278 miles

Engine undertray in poor condition.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 4 May 2013 84,535 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 75,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,607 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,537 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,731 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,650 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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Y956 ODM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y956 ODM, 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 Y956 ODM registered?

Y956 ODM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y956 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 ODM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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