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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,496 cc

Y218 FCYMOT history

Y218 FCY is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 221,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

Y218 FCY blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
221,052 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 FCY
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
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 FCY was last recorded at 221,052 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 4,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,637 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,415 miles
Average per year
8,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,052 miles
  • 2024 – 216,637 miles
  • 2023 – 211,107 miles
  • 2022 – 206,118 miles
  • 2021 – 201,682 miles
  • 2020 – 195,936 miles
  • 2019 – 186,508 miles
  • 2018 – 183,029 miles
  • 2017 – 179,439 miles
  • 2016 – 175,069 miles
  • 2015 – 168,871 miles
  • 2014 – 153,003 miles
  • 2013 – 145,152 miles
  • 2012 – 132,791 miles
  • 2011 – 115,342 miles
  • 2010 – 109,292 miles
  • 2009 – 94,575 miles
  • 2008 – 75,115 miles
  • 2007 – 65,487 miles
  • 2006 – 53,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,052 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,052 miles (+4,415)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    221,052 miles
    Test number
    966860903551
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass216,637 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    216,637 miles
    Test number
    462427628177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail216,562 miles (+5,455)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,562 miles
    Test number
    533920778804
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing secondary switch fitted without tell-tale (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass211,107 miles (+4,989)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    211,107 miles
    Test number
    969566264261
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass206,118 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    206,118 miles
    Test number
    285857502824
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail206,043 miles (+4,361)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,043 miles
    Test number
    877435156736
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass201,682 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    201,682 miles
    Test number
    648797379369
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail201,667 miles (+5,731)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,667 miles
    Test number
    176531056622
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm/inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm/inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass195,936 miles (+207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    195,936 miles
    Test number
    797796269961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail195,729 miles (+9,221)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,729 miles
    Test number
    483426635843
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass186,508 miles (+3,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    186,508 miles
    Test number
    127176232524
    • AdvisoryUpper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass183,029 miles (+3,590)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    183,029 miles
    Test number
    633395771604
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass179,439 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    179,439 miles
    Test number
    625193583983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass175,069 miles (+6,198)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    175,069 miles
    Test number
    310087050428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass168,871 miles (+15,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    168,871 miles
    Test number
    683132142879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint T C A (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass153,003 miles (+7,851)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    153,003 miles
    Test number
    979799084271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to check under side of vehicle due to heavy under seal

  17. Pass145,152 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    145,152 miles
    Test number
    808564473278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail145,084 miles (+12,293)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,084 miles
    Test number
    635080673284
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass132,791 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    132,791 miles
    Test number
    838001292298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail132,789 miles (+17,447)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,789 miles
    Test number
    317520092221
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass115,342 miles (+6,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,342 miles
    Test number
    397684791484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass109,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    109,292 miles
    Test number
    433149640374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,292 miles (+14,717)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,292 miles
    Test number
    313497440342
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail94,575 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,575 miles
    Test number
    260024569392
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass94,575 miles (+10,950)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    94,575 miles
    Test number
    764894069319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    551363619007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail83,625 miles (+8,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    651646209056
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass75,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,115 miles
    Test number
    942665018058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail75,115 miles (+9,628)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,115 miles
    Test number
    181684918446
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass65,487 miles (+11,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,487 miles
    Test number
    853884727039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass53,993 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,993 miles
    Test number
    294890516057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y218 FCY

Does Y218 FCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y218 FCY is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y218 FCY?
The MOT on Y218 FCY is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y218 FCY done?
Y218 FCY was recorded at 221,052 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 8,378 miles a year.
Has Y218 FCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 FCY has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y218 FCY 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 Y218 FCY find?
Y218 FCY passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s.

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