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Audi A4

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y223 MDYMOT history

Y223 MDY is a green diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 237,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y223 MDY green Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
237,525 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 MDY
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 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 MDY was last recorded at 237,525 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 7,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,001 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,524 miles
Average per year
9,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 237,525 miles
  • 2024 – 230,001 miles
  • 2023 – 224,001 miles
  • 2022 – 213,322 miles
  • 2021 – 204,578 miles
  • 2020 – 200,992 miles
  • 2019 – 189,849 miles
  • 2018 – 179,906 miles
  • 2017 – 170,382 miles
  • 2016 – 159,906 miles
  • 2015 – 150,842 miles
  • 2014 – 139,339 miles
  • 2013 – 128,099 miles
  • 2012 – 116,423 miles
  • 2011 – 106,971 miles
  • 2010 – 95,292 miles
  • 2009 – 82,287 miles
  • 2008 – 75,875 miles
  • 2007 – 65,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,525 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    237,525 miles
    Test number
    494463791232
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail237,525 miles (+7,524)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,525 miles
    Test number
    894163733165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass230,001 miles (+6,000)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    230,001 miles
    Test number
    618665462013
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass224,001 miles (+10,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    224,001 miles
    Test number
    962789503201
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass213,322 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    213,322 miles
    Test number
    420330814098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail213,319 miles (+8,741)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,319 miles
    Test number
    227737960609
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass204,578 miles (+3,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    204,578 miles
    Test number
    591259851227
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  8. Pass200,992 miles (+11,143)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    200,992 miles
    Test number
    330339262971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass189,849 miles (+9,943)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    189,849 miles
    Test number
    201956335587
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass179,906 miles (+9,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    179,906 miles
    Test number
    332366686663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass170,382 miles (+10,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    170,382 miles
    Test number
    472765412437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass159,906 miles (+9,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    159,906 miles
    Test number
    131479352353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass150,842 miles (+11,503)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    150,842 miles
    Test number
    235999555138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    139,339 miles
    Test number
    127080864125
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail139,334 miles (+11,235)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,334 miles
    Test number
    938500364189
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail128,099 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,099 miles
    Test number
    436020953165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass128,099 miles (+11,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    128,099 miles
    Test number
    549080953108
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass116,423 miles (+9,452)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    116,423 miles
    Test number
    247473152423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,971 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,971 miles
    Test number
    465875251100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass106,971 miles (+11,679)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    106,971 miles
    Test number
    538015051145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass95,292 miles (+13,005)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,292 miles
    Test number
    894949430189
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass82,287 miles (+6,412)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,287 miles
    Test number
    213921549404
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass75,875 miles (+10,710)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    75,875 miles
    Test number
    794773548121
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCannot check certain items due undershield fitted

  24. Pass65,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    314719837072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 MDY

Does Y223 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y223 MDY is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y223 MDY?
The MOT on Y223 MDY is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y223 MDY done?
Y223 MDY was recorded at 237,525 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 9,158 miles a year.
Has Y223 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 MDY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y223 MDY 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 Y223 MDY find?
Y223 MDY passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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