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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

Y18 RYEMOT history

Y18 RYE is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 15 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

Y18 RYE black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
183,436 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 RYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 RYE was last recorded at 183,436 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 19,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,644 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
19,792 miles
Average per year
7,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,436 miles
  • 2025 – 163,644 miles
  • 2024 – 162,258 miles
  • 2023 – 161,101 miles
  • 2022 – 159,534 miles
  • 2021 – 157,793 miles
  • 2020 – 156,811 miles
  • 2019 – 154,609 miles
  • 2018 – 150,838 miles
  • 2017 – 145,329 miles
  • 2016 – 139,036 miles
  • 2015 – 128,428 miles
  • 2014 – 114,544 miles
  • 2013 – 98,556 miles
  • 2012 – 70,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,436 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,436 miles (+19,792)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    183,436 miles
    Test number
    295290070086
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass163,644 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    163,644 miles
    Test number
    251986143012
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail163,641 miles (+1,383)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,641 miles
    Test number
    160547327803
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass162,258 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    162,258 miles
    Test number
    962401762898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,101 miles (+1,567)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    161,101 miles
    Test number
    799376986819
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass159,534 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,534 miles
    Test number
    611838536252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,793 miles (+982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,793 miles
    Test number
    695116216625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass156,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,811 miles
    Test number
    728338159792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail156,810 miles (+2,201)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,810 miles
    Test number
    275327311582
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass154,609 miles (+3,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,609 miles
    Test number
    293459167206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass150,838 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,838 miles
    Test number
    448440585433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,329 miles (+6,293)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,329 miles
    Test number
    170429457924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,036 miles (+10,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,036 miles
    Test number
    318023982402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass128,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,428 miles
    Test number
    658769573978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight cuts to outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight cuts to outer wall

  15. Fail128,428 miles (+13,884)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,428 miles
    Test number
    106033160334
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight cuts to outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight cuts to outer wall

  16. Pass114,544 miles (+15,988)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,544 miles
    Test number
    329721964492
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass98,556 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,556 miles
    Test number
    505732063289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,075 miles
    Test number
    235140933400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,075 miles (+22,406)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,075 miles
    Test number
    995010033194
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass70,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,669 miles
    Test number
    808682832135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 RYE

Does Y18 RYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 RYE is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 RYE?
The MOT on Y18 RYE is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 RYE done?
Y18 RYE was recorded at 183,436 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 7,865 miles a year.
Has Y18 RYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 RYE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 RYE 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 Y18 RYE find?
Y18 RYE passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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