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Audi A8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,172 cc

Y223 LWLMOT history

Y223 LWL is a blue petrol Audi A8 first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
105,260 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 LWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 LWL was last recorded at 105,260 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2016: 95,564 miles, lower than 96,097 miles on 12 Jun 2015.

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
105,260 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,260 miles
  • 2024 – 105,260 miles
  • 2023 – 99,366 miles
  • 2022 – 98,100 miles
  • 2020 – 95,588 miles
  • 2016 – 95,564 miles
  • 2015 – 96,097 miles
  • 2014 – 94,828 miles
  • 2013 – 94,396 miles
  • 2011 – 93,168 miles
  • 2010 – 93,081 miles
  • 2009 – 90,445 miles
  • 2008 – 89,036 miles
  • 2007 – 87,415 miles
  • 2006 – 84,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,260 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,260 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,260 miles
    Test number
    907487029587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail105,260 miles (+2,422)1 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,260 miles
    Test number
    698587973415
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass102,838 miles (+3,472)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,838 miles
    Test number
    667387770223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,366 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,366 miles
    Test number
    458053518407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail99,366 miles (+1,266)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,366 miles
    Test number
    124287209737
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass98,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,100 miles
    Test number
    266814520242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,100 miles (+2,512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,100 miles
    Test number
    433753407271
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass95,588 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    375679222089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,564 miles (-533)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,564 miles
    Test number
    159203438337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,097 miles (+1,269)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,097 miles
    Test number
    938423965168
    • NoteBoth outer cv boots cracking
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteO/s/f indicator fading

  11. Pass94,828 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,828 miles
    Test number
    755997354190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,814 miles (+418)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,814 miles
    Test number
    356234644117
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass94,396 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,396 miles
    Test number
    815958563080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,168 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,168 miles
    Test number
    125419331326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,081 miles (+2,636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    152637500188
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION

  16. Pass90,445 miles (+1,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    591721499003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass89,036 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    89,036 miles
    Test number
    741348898088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,415 miles (+2,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    87,415 miles
    Test number
    381940987005
    • NoteFRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

  19. Pass84,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    84,992 miles
    Test number
    300843196015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,992 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,992 miles
    Test number
    882263296004
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y223 LWL

Does Y223 LWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 LWL expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 LWL?
The MOT on Y223 LWL expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 LWL done?
Y223 LWL was recorded at 105,260 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 1,078 miles a year.
Has Y223 LWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 LWL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y223 LWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y223 LWL find?
Y223 LWL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, and 7 more.

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