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Audi A4

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

W228 DNWMOT history

W228 DNW is a green diesel Audi A4 first used on 29 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2022.

W228 DNW green Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2023
Mileage
156,590 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 DNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 DNW was last recorded at 156,590 miles on 27 Apr 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,587 miles · 25 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,590 miles
  • 2021 – 154,327 miles
  • 2020 – 150,550 miles
  • 2019 – 138,537 miles
  • 2018 – 128,295 miles
  • 2017 – 121,135 miles
  • 2016 – 112,350 miles
  • 2015 – 105,274 miles
  • 2014 – 98,754 miles
  • 2013 – 92,614 miles
  • 2012 – 87,578 miles
  • 2011 – 82,687 miles
  • 2010 – 77,285 miles
  • 2009 – 69,892 miles
  • 2008 – 62,160 miles
  • 2007 – 55,502 miles
  • 2006 – 48,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,590 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,590 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,590 miles
    Test number
    292250732352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,587 miles (+2,260)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,587 miles
    Test number
    336144657586
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass154,327 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    154,327 miles
    Test number
    672372542594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail154,317 miles (+3,767)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,317 miles
    Test number
    277343971748
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass150,550 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    150,550 miles
    Test number
    600022725787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail150,539 miles (+12,002)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,539 miles
    Test number
    703917304635
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,537 miles (+10,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    138,537 miles
    Test number
    560361017324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass128,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,295 miles
    Test number
    112532858865
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail128,295 miles (+7,160)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,295 miles
    Test number
    718512155483
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass121,135 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,135 miles
    Test number
    771413972775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail121,133 miles (+8,783)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,133 miles
    Test number
    768774319190
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint upper front arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint upper front arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass112,350 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,350 miles
    Test number
    931023098302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail112,331 miles (+7,057)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,331 miles
    Test number
    517840294578
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass105,274 miles (+6,520)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,274 miles
    Test number
    517961155017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSrs light inop

  15. Pass98,754 miles (+277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,754 miles
    Test number
    976675514136
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Fail98,477 miles (+5,863)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,477 miles
    Test number
    257334904418
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass92,614 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,614 miles
    Test number
    648722993086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,578 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,578 miles
    Test number
    389765802198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,687 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,687 miles
    Test number
    167469001176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,285 miles (+7,393)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,285 miles
    Test number
    302008880030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,892 miles (+7,732)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    290246209158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,160 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,160 miles
    Test number
    564267408183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,502 miles
    Test number
    202333417159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,502 miles (+6,779)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,502 miles
    Test number
    562453117192
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass48,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    792765216155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 DNW

Does W228 DNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 DNW expired on 26 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 DNW?
The MOT on W228 DNW expired on 26 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 DNW done?
W228 DNW was recorded at 156,590 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2022, an average of 6,739 miles a year.
Has W228 DNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 DNW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on W228 DNW 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 W228 DNW find?
W228 DNW passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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