2001 Audi A4 2.5L Diesel · Y4 LJD
2001 Audi A4 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 191,837 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y4 LJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 191,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y4 LJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A4 (Y4 LJD) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Y4 LJD Mileage History
- 29/09/2023186,744 mi
- 02/10/2024188,990 mi+2,246 mi
- 03/10/2025190,660 mi+1,670 mi
- 08/10/2026191,837 mi+1,177 mi
- 08/10/2026191,837 mi
Average of roughly 1,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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