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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y221 KYAMOT history

Y221 KYA is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

Y221 KYA blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,068 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 KYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 KYA was last recorded at 109,068 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2024: 108,051 miles, lower than 108,851 miles on 12 Feb 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,660 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
408 miles
Average per year
1,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,068 miles
  • 2025 – 108,660 miles
  • 2024 – 108,051 miles
  • 2023 – 107,366 miles
  • 2022 – 106,606 miles
  • 2021 – 105,714 miles
  • 2020 – 105,054 miles
  • 2019 – 103,759 miles
  • 2018 – 102,496 miles
  • 2017 – 101,030 miles
  • 2016 – 99,072 miles
  • 2015 – 97,048 miles
  • 2014 – 94,142 miles
  • 2013 – 90,147 miles
  • 2012 – 86,117 miles
  • 2011 – 85,984 miles
  • 2006 – 80,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,068 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,068 miles
    Test number
    992339843860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,068 miles (+408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,068 miles
    Test number
    372898075490
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass108,660 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,660 miles
    Test number
    929102363715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,656 miles (+605)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,656 miles
    Test number
    650691793424
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has surface cracking on inner and outer tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass108,051 miles (-800)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,051 miles
    Test number
    999471875351
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail108,851 miles (+1,485)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,851 miles
    Test number
    294918707892
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush worn to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,366 miles (+760)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,366 miles
    Test number
    625053855849
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass106,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,606 miles
    Test number
    274850767150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,603 miles (+889)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,603 miles
    Test number
    667826072316
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,714 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    692903820731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,709 miles (+655)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,709 miles
    Test number
    411215733902
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split exposing webbing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass105,054 miles (+1,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,054 miles
    Test number
    460314966814
    • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp on ,before 1/7/03

  13. Pass103,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,759 miles
    Test number
    640721859088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,759 miles (+1,263)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,759 miles
    Test number
    882102234840
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  15. Pass102,496 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,496 miles
    Test number
    700358957028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,030 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,030 miles
    Test number
    554324054477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,072 miles
    Test number
    872690273712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail99,068 miles (+2,020)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,068 miles
    Test number
    172500152359
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail97,048 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,048 miles
    Test number
    179427845043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCentre rear, exhaust silencer corroded, not blowing.

  20. Pass97,048 miles (+2,906)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,048 miles
    Test number
    667367645031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCentre rear, exhaust silencer corroded, not blowing.

  21. Pass94,142 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,142 miles
    Test number
    209954644032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded

  22. Fail94,141 miles (+3,994)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,141 miles
    Test number
    836924444040
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded

  23. Pass90,147 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,147 miles
    Test number
    896558353006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,117 miles
    Test number
    326268012040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,117 miles (+133)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,117 miles
    Test number
    116353912016
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Fail85,984 miles (+5,097)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,984 miles
    Test number
    197628421358
    • DangerousBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCrack in windscreen NOT in line of view
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteOil leak engine area
    • NoteRear discs rusty

  27. Pass80,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    80,887 miles
    Test number
    931885846141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y221 KYA

Does Y221 KYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y221 KYA is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y221 KYA?
The MOT on Y221 KYA is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y221 KYA done?
Y221 KYA was recorded at 109,068 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 1,428 miles a year.
Has Y221 KYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 KYA has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y221 KYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y221 KYA find?
Y221 KYA passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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