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Audi A4

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,393 cc

W256 BCWMOT history

W256 BCW is a green petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

W256 BCW green Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
81,303 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 BCW was last recorded at 81,303 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,977 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
326 miles
Average per year
3,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,303 miles
  • 2024 – 80,977 miles
  • 2023 – 80,770 miles
  • 2022 – 80,317 miles
  • 2021 – 79,840 miles
  • 2020 – 79,534 miles
  • 2019 – 76,040 miles
  • 2018 – 69,596 miles
  • 2017 – 67,792 miles
  • 2016 – 65,287 miles
  • 2015 – 62,162 miles
  • 2014 – 58,620 miles
  • 2013 – 56,136 miles
  • 2012 – 53,429 miles
  • 2011 – 49,788 miles
  • 2010 – 44,075 miles
  • 2009 – 37,058 miles
  • 2008 – 33,838 miles
  • 2007 – 29,918 miles
  • 2006 – 25,655 miles
  • 2005 – 16,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,303 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,303 miles (+326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,303 miles
    Test number
    205505631885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,977 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,977 miles
    Test number
    329473512316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail80,972 miles (+202)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,972 miles
    Test number
    454960751405
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass80,770 miles (+453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,770 miles
    Test number
    228866658874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass80,317 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,317 miles
    Test number
    376925230850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,840 miles (+306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,840 miles
    Test number
    388962287940
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,534 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,534 miles
    Test number
    572842945578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,040 miles
    Test number
    942360052382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on mot limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamps corroded

  9. Fail76,040 miles (+6,444)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,040 miles
    Test number
    246953679410
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on mot limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamps corroded

  10. Pass69,596 miles (+1,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    666653552235
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner/outer tread

  11. Pass67,792 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    346530184057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    508141563854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,287 miles (+3,125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    694316954478
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass62,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,162 miles
    Test number
    226292215108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,162 miles (+3,542)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,162 miles
    Test number
    195682015199
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass58,620 miles (+2,484)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,620 miles
    Test number
    465920324166
    • NoteSlight bind on nearside rear brake

  17. Pass56,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,136 miles
    Test number
    837300333132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,127 miles (+2,698)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    225770333150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  19. Pass53,429 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,429 miles
    Test number
    829428712104
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edge

  20. Fail53,420 miles (+3,632)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,420 miles
    Test number
    749894012154
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edge

  21. Pass49,788 miles (+5,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,788 miles
    Test number
    209986131430
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass44,075 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,075 miles
    Test number
    153972960468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail44,068 miles (+7,010)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,068 miles
    Test number
    260231860071
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass37,058 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,058 miles
    Test number
    803531379092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,838 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,838 miles
    Test number
    780558568031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,918 miles (+4,263)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,918 miles
    Test number
    254575977050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,655 miles (+8,971)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,655 miles
    Test number
    390281636156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2006
    Odometer
    16,684 miles
    Test number
    422150935199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W256 BCW

Does W256 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W256 BCW expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W256 BCW?
The MOT on W256 BCW expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W256 BCW done?
W256 BCW was recorded at 81,303 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 3,198 miles a year.
Has W256 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 BCW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on W256 BCW 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 W256 BCW find?
W256 BCW passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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