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Audi A4

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

NPY 226MOT history

NPY 226 is a white diesel Audi A4 first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 173,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

NPY 226 white Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
173,242 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NPY 226
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NPY 226 was last recorded at 173,242 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,220 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
9,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,242 miles
  • 2025 – 158,261 miles
  • 2024 – 136,111 miles
  • 2023 – 134,735 miles
  • 2022 – 124,124 miles
  • 2021 – 123,146 miles
  • 2020 – 113,798 miles
  • 2019 – 102,419 miles
  • 2018 – 91,618 miles
  • 2017 – 80,728 miles
  • 2016 – 70,560 miles
  • 2015 – 59,860 miles
  • 2014 – 55,333 miles
  • 2013 – 48,954 miles
  • 2012 – 40,490 miles
  • 2011 – 31,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,242 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated reaction arm balljoint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,242 miles (+22)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    173,242 miles
    Test number
    801665163431
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated reaction arm balljoint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail173,220 miles (+14,959)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,220 miles
    Test number
    582164605179
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Link broken on levelling sensor at NSR (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track-control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both number plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Unable to insert plug into socket (4.10 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated reaction arm balljoint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass158,261 miles (+22,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,261 miles
    Test number
    692402013904
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,111 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    136,111 miles
    Test number
    343179027709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,735 miles
    Test number
    836308542524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,735 miles (+10,611)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,735 miles
    Test number
    483473765045
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,124 miles
    Test number
    330736182373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,124 miles (+978)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,124 miles
    Test number
    403826748044
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,146 miles (+9,348)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,146 miles
    Test number
    893261225451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,798 miles (+11,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,798 miles
    Test number
    271739107962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,419 miles (+10,801)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,419 miles
    Test number
    191310124482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,618 miles (+10,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,618 miles
    Test number
    847785826306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass80,728 miles (+10,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,728 miles
    Test number
    352499673714
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass70,560 miles (+10,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,560 miles
    Test number
    960732520763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass59,860 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,860 miles
    Test number
    637123005164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,333 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    726743334164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,954 miles (+8,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,954 miles
    Test number
    317422353488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,490 miles (+9,137)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,490 miles
    Test number
    579888142240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,353 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,353 miles
    Test number
    829061851222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about NPY 226

What vehicle is registration NPY 226 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NPY 226 on a white diesel Audi A4 first used on 8 Sept 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NPY 226 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NPY 226 is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on NPY 226?
The MOT on NPY 226 is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NPY 226 done?
NPY 226 was recorded at 173,242 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 9,481 miles a year.
Has NPY 226 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NPY 226 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on NPY 226 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on NPY 226 find?
NPY 226 passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated reaction arm balljoint gaiter; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf, and 2 more.

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