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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y235 HPEMOT history

Y235 HPE is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2021.

Y235 HPE black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2022
Mileage
149,854 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 HPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 HPE was last recorded at 149,854 miles on 6 Nov 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2016: 135,741 miles, lower than 135,841 miles on 23 Apr 2016.

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
149,851 miles · 30 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 149,854 miles
  • 2019 – 144,792 miles
  • 2017 – 139,175 miles
  • 2016 – 135,741 miles
  • 2015 – 127,049 miles
  • 2014 – 121,226 miles
  • 2013 – 121,185 miles
  • 2012 – 115,410 miles
  • 2011 – 107,773 miles
  • 2010 – 99,736 miles
  • 2008 – 80,154 miles
  • 2007 – 66,903 miles
  • 2006 – 52,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,854 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,854 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,854 miles
    Test number
    808086099897
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail149,851 miles (+5,059)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,851 miles
    Test number
    151156580525
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass144,792 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,792 miles
    Test number
    269514718256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,733 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    142,733 miles
    Test number
    849776083473
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  5. Fail142,718 miles (+3,543)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,718 miles
    Test number
    445607995414
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  6. Pass139,175 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,175 miles
    Test number
    984104205995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,741 miles (-100)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,741 miles
    Test number
    863848852071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,841 miles (+8,792)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,841 miles
    Test number
    546522542575
    • FailureFront Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  9. Pass127,049 miles (+5,823)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    127,049 miles
    Test number
    195701565463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Pass121,226 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,226 miles
    Test number
    229439014455
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass121,185 miles (+5,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    121,185 miles
    Test number
    795549293027
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass115,410 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    115,410 miles
    Test number
    457955592049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  13. Fail115,397 miles (+7,624)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,397 miles
    Test number
    608694092028
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  14. Pass107,773 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,773 miles
    Test number
    828248291048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail107,773 miles (+8,037)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,773 miles
    Test number
    248538491044
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass99,736 miles (+19,582)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    99,736 miles
    Test number
    771478990079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate delaminating
    • NoteSrs light on
  17. Pass80,154 miles (+217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    80,154 miles
    Test number
    551040618378
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorating
  18. Fail79,937 miles (+13,034)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    654961908334
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorating
  19. Pass66,903 miles (+14,488)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,903 miles
    Test number
    280546107335
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront no plate slightly damaged
  20. Pass52,415 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    602063516287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,408 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,408 miles
    Test number
    362068206447
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y235 HPE

Does Y235 HPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 HPE expired on 5 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 HPE?
The MOT on Y235 HPE expired on 5 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 HPE done?
Y235 HPE was recorded at 149,854 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2021, an average of 6,377 miles a year.
Has Y235 HPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 HPE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y235 HPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y235 HPE find?
Y235 HPE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively slight.

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