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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y231 MCDMOT history

Y231 MCD is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

Y231 MCD black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
144,975 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 MCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 MCD was last recorded at 144,975 miles on 22 Dec 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,974 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 144,975 miles
  • 2020 – 135,862 miles
  • 2018 – 135,547 miles
  • 2017 – 131,538 miles
  • 2016 – 128,071 miles
  • 2015 – 117,668 miles
  • 2014 – 111,598 miles
  • 2013 – 101,270 miles
  • 2012 – 89,811 miles
  • 2011 – 79,986 miles
  • 2010 – 71,811 miles
  • 2009 – 63,541 miles
  • 2008 – 55,541 miles
  • 2007 – 48,671 miles
  • 2006 – 40,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,975 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under guards

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under trays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,975 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,975 miles
    Test number
    407383807026
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,975 miles (+1)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,975 miles
    Test number
    628112260347
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,974 miles (+9,112)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,974 miles
    Test number
    844890795686
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure bush not to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rear arm black bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,862 miles (+315)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,862 miles
    Test number
    743966558508
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder guards

  5. Pass135,547 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,547 miles
    Test number
    323503351711
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  6. Fail135,546 miles (+4,008)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,546 miles
    Test number
    793188852047
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  7. Pass131,538 miles (+3,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    131,538 miles
    Test number
    502849258801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub frame light rust
    • AdvisoryUnder guards

  8. Pass128,071 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    128,071 miles
    Test number
    359432841285
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test screen obstructions hanging from mirror
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  9. Fail128,071 miles (+10,403)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,071 miles
    Test number
    574287329911
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test screen obstructions hanging from mirror
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  10. Pass117,668 miles (+26)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,668 miles
    Test number
    975847409212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail117,642 miles (+6,044)7 failures23 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,642 miles
    Test number
    426210681147
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted making full inspection difficult

  12. Pass111,598 miles (+10,328)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    179813384231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic over sills unable to fully examine

  13. Pass101,270 miles (+3,857)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,270 miles
    Test number
    316805333460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass97,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,413 miles
    Test number
    659623673074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,413 miles (+7,602)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,413 miles
    Test number
    618673773002
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    139462482421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail89,811 miles (+9,825)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    887102282080
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass79,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,986 miles
    Test number
    146803881092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,986 miles (+8,175)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,986 miles
    Test number
    226613581017
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,811 miles (+8,270)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,811 miles
    Test number
    552503980036
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Fail63,541 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,541 miles
    Test number
    281408579068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside inner tail light flickers
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake lever not fully returning
    • NoteRegistration plates
    • NoteWiper blades

  22. Pass63,541 miles (+8,000)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,541 miles
    Test number
    461108179070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside inner tail light flickers
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake lever not fully returning
    • NoteRegistration plates
    • NoteWiper blades

  23. Pass55,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,541 miles
    Test number
    113549978412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,541 miles (+6,870)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,541 miles
    Test number
    521069478051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  25. Pass48,671 miles (+8,283)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,671 miles
    Test number
    572885287053
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre badly perished in tread area
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished in tread area
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake effort low

  26. Pass40,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,388 miles
    Test number
    502731786050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 MCD

Does Y231 MCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 MCD expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 MCD?
The MOT on Y231 MCD expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 MCD done?
Y231 MCD was recorded at 144,975 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 6,639 miles a year.
Has Y231 MCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 MCD has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y231 MCD 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 Y231 MCD find?
Y231 MCD passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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