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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,496 cc

Y214 YATMOT history

Y214 YAT is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

Y214 YAT blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2022
Mileage
158,061 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y214 YAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y214 YAT was last recorded at 158,061 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 2,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,997 miles · 18 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,064 miles
Average per year
5,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,061 miles
  • 2021 – 155,997 miles
  • 2020 – 151,696 miles
  • 2019 – 147,213 miles
  • 2018 – 141,785 miles
  • 2017 – 138,468 miles
  • 2016 – 133,931 miles
  • 2015 – 128,051 miles
  • 2014 – 122,581 miles
  • 2013 – 117,048 miles
  • 2012 – 111,850 miles
  • 2011 – 106,215 miles
  • 2010 – 101,434 miles
  • 2009 – 95,171 miles
  • 2008 – 89,894 miles
  • 2006 – 78,439 miles
  • 2005 – 69,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,061 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill crushed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,061 miles (+2,064)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,061 miles
    Test number
    911889615288
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass155,997 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,997 miles
    Test number
    355899482975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail155,996 miles (+4,300)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,996 miles
    Test number
    124438643689
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass151,696 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    151,696 miles
    Test number
    562375856715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill crushed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  5. Fail151,686 miles (+4,473)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,686 miles
    Test number
    247978617043
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill crushed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear heat sheild insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Pass147,213 miles (+5,428)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,213 miles
    Test number
    458570676039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sidelight not working less than 50%
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met min requirements
  7. Pass141,785 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,785 miles
    Test number
    133981259177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Fail141,785 miles (+3,317)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,785 miles
    Test number
    811394166971
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass138,468 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,468 miles
    Test number
    336290826290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,423 miles (+4,492)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,423 miles
    Test number
    394919385137
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  11. Pass133,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,931 miles
    Test number
    221238289346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,931 miles (+5,880)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,931 miles
    Test number
    805398381803
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass128,051 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    128,051 miles
    Test number
    557922745017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Fail128,051 miles (+5,470)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,051 miles
    Test number
    906222845059
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass122,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    122,581 miles
    Test number
    666551954038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,580 miles (+5,532)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,580 miles
    Test number
    437871454083
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass117,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,048 miles
    Test number
    438527943030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail117,048 miles (+5,198)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,048 miles
    Test number
    615816143094
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass111,850 miles (+5,635)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,850 miles
    Test number
    145371452413
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a piece missing out of side wall but not deep enough to show ply or cords
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
  20. Fail106,215 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,215 miles
    Test number
    109337141456
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront number cracked badly
    • NoteO/s/f brake discs badly corroded on inner edge
  21. Pass106,215 miles (+4,781)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,215 miles
    Test number
    386507541027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront number cracked badly
    • NoteO/s/f brake discs badly corroded on inner edge
  22. Pass101,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    101,434 miles
    Test number
    272333050050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,433 miles (+6,262)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,433 miles
    Test number
    502633150003
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
  24. Pass95,171 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    95,171 miles
    Test number
    582465449014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,894 miles (+11,455)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,894 miles
    Test number
    423925838075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,439 miles (+8,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    78,439 miles
    Test number
    152373116238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  27. Pass69,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    69,614 miles
    Test number
    974157415171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y214 YAT

Does Y214 YAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y214 YAT expired on 26 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y214 YAT?
The MOT on Y214 YAT expired on 26 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y214 YAT done?
Y214 YAT was recorded at 158,061 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 5,275 miles a year.
Has Y214 YAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y214 YAT has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y214 YAT 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 Y214 YAT find?
Y214 YAT failed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn, and 6 more.

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