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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,986 cc

Y23 DWHMOT history

Y23 DWH is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 25 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y23 DWH grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
147,487 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 DWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 DWH was last recorded at 147,487 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,134 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,353 miles
Average per year
6,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,487 miles
  • 2025 – 146,134 miles
  • 2024 – 144,791 miles
  • 2023 – 143,001 miles
  • 2022 – 141,011 miles
  • 2021 – 138,316 miles
  • 2020 – 136,580 miles
  • 2019 – 133,952 miles
  • 2018 – 131,261 miles
  • 2017 – 129,222 miles
  • 2016 – 126,425 miles
  • 2015 – 116,042 miles
  • 2014 – 108,962 miles
  • 2013 – 104,488 miles
  • 2012 – 99,238 miles
  • 2011 – 76,492 miles
  • 2010 – 53,518 miles
  • 2009 – 39,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lower arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,487 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    147,487 miles
    Test number
    530887688672
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail147,487 miles (+1,353)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,487 miles
    Test number
    537824602445
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,134 miles (+14)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,134 miles
    Test number
    575591260592
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,120 miles (+1,329)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,120 miles
    Test number
    407197895778
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,791 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,791 miles
    Test number
    543213270562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail144,787 miles (+1,786)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,787 miles
    Test number
    420288190590
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass143,001 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,001 miles
    Test number
    662860968397
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail143,001 miles (+1,990)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,001 miles
    Test number
    789982499724
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre fouling a part of the vehicle Trim rubbing across tyre (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass141,011 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,011 miles
    Test number
    526699998544
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail141,011 miles (+2,695)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,011 miles
    Test number
    241756695267
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass138,316 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,316 miles
    Test number
    286392859804
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail138,316 miles (+1,736)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,316 miles
    Test number
    739478944324
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass136,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,580 miles
    Test number
    680963080273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail136,580 miles (+2,628)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,580 miles
    Test number
    271589756752
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass133,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,952 miles
    Test number
    415423482470
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test mounting

  16. Fail133,952 miles (+2,691)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,952 miles
    Test number
    502082357149
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test mounting

  17. Pass131,261 miles (+2,039)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,261 miles
    Test number
    871130845797
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  18. Pass129,222 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,222 miles
    Test number
    364781038626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,425 miles (+10,383)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,425 miles
    Test number
    436155654063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,042 miles (+7,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,042 miles
    Test number
    969586562606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass108,962 miles (+4,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,962 miles
    Test number
    347191944211
    • 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)

  22. Fail104,488 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,488 miles
    Test number
    359035243202
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass104,488 miles (+5,250)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,488 miles
    Test number
    698105743252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,238 miles
    Test number
    457250032204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail99,238 miles (+22,746)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,238 miles
    Test number
    659539022201
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass76,492 miles (+22,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    836621791201
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,518 miles (+14,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,518 miles
    Test number
    570295970239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass39,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,263 miles
    Test number
    420975069482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 DWH

Does Y23 DWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 DWH is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 DWH?
The MOT on Y23 DWH is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 DWH done?
Y23 DWH was recorded at 147,487 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,464 miles a year.
Has Y23 DWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 DWH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 DWH 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 Y23 DWH find?
Y23 DWH passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush, and 4 more.

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