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Audi A4

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y213 UBLMOT history

Y213 UBL is a green diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 227,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

Y213 UBL green Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2026
Mileage
227,429 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y213 UBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y213 UBL was last recorded at 227,429 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 7,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,068 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,361 miles
Average per year
6,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,429 miles
  • 2024 – 220,068 miles
  • 2023 – 212,969 miles
  • 2022 – 206,559 miles
  • 2021 – 199,295 miles
  • 2020 – 193,644 miles
  • 2018 – 184,186 miles
  • 2017 – 178,043 miles
  • 2015 – 177,781 miles
  • 2014 – 173,293 miles
  • 2013 – 168,938 miles
  • 2012 – 165,402 miles
  • 2011 – 160,958 miles
  • 2010 – 156,075 miles
  • 2009 – 149,526 miles
  • 2008 – 137,486 miles
  • 2007 – 119,155 miles
  • 2006 – 104,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,429 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside front bumper slighty loose

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    227,429 miles
    Test number
    584157032557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper slighty loose
  2. Fail227,429 miles (+7,361)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,429 miles
    Test number
    372897260576
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper slighty loose
  3. Pass220,068 miles (+239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    220,068 miles
    Test number
    838166801584
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail219,829 miles (+6,860)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,829 miles
    Test number
    101470932403
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass212,969 miles (+6,410)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    212,969 miles
    Test number
    719834736176
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass206,559 miles (+7,264)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    206,559 miles
    Test number
    824913328538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass199,295 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    199,295 miles
    Test number
    970081387513
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail199,211 miles (+5,567)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,211 miles
    Test number
    330339072828
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass193,644 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    193,644 miles
    Test number
    953996382189
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail193,601 miles (+9,415)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,601 miles
    Test number
    358778576260
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass184,186 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    184,186 miles
    Test number
    166186398888
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail184,109 miles (+6,066)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,109 miles
    Test number
    162025482572
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass178,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    178,043 miles
    Test number
    698597371113
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail178,043 miles (+262)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,043 miles
    Test number
    529873085618
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass177,781 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    177,781 miles
    Test number
    707783147895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail177,732 miles (+4,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,732 miles
    Test number
    258764573153
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass173,293 miles (+16)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    173,293 miles
    Test number
    205774534263
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s wiper split
  18. Fail173,277 miles (+4,339)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,277 miles
    Test number
    639473134280
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s wiper split
  19. Pass168,938 miles (+11)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    168,938 miles
    Test number
    986598623295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Fail168,927 miles (+3,525)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,927 miles
    Test number
    897136823227
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass165,402 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    165,402 miles
    Test number
    459416632206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Fail165,361 miles (+4,403)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,361 miles
    Test number
    315239322440
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass160,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    160,958 miles
    Test number
    857668721222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail160,958 miles (+4,883)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,958 miles
    Test number
    986308221281
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  25. Pass156,075 miles (+6,549)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    156,075 miles
    Test number
    320359820431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass149,526 miles (+175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    149,526 miles
    Test number
    423921749191
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  27. Fail149,351 miles (+11,865)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,351 miles
    Test number
    203422939130
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass137,486 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    137,486 miles
    Test number
    270326738127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  29. Fail137,462 miles (+18,307)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,462 miles
    Test number
    211900438187
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  30. Pass119,155 miles (+14,763)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    119,155 miles
    Test number
    473408927185
    • NoteBoth front flexy brake hoses perishing.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on limits.
    • NoteChip in w/screen.
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings.
  31. Pass104,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    104,392 miles
    Test number
    331662136102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y213 UBL

Does Y213 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y213 UBL expired on 8 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y213 UBL?
The MOT on Y213 UBL expired on 8 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y213 UBL done?
Y213 UBL was recorded at 227,429 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 6,581 miles a year.
Has Y213 UBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y213 UBL has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y213 UBL 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 Y213 UBL find?
Y213 UBL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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