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Audi A4

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y242 DEPMOT history

Y242 DEP is a green diesel Audi A4 first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

Y242 DEP green Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
111,796 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 DEP
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
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 DEP was last recorded at 111,796 miles on 24 May 2024, 13,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,602 miles · 27 May 2023
Between the last two tests
13,194 miles
Average per year
5,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,796 miles
  • 2023 – 98,602 miles
  • 2022 – 90,408 miles
  • 2017 – 86,875 miles
  • 2016 – 82,064 miles
  • 2015 – 77,739 miles
  • 2014 – 73,056 miles
  • 2013 – 70,941 miles
  • 2012 – 60,990 miles
  • 2011 – 51,052 miles
  • 2010 – 43,120 miles
  • 2009 – 37,580 miles
  • 2008 – 31,891 miles
  • 2007 – 26,106 miles
  • 2006 – 19,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,796 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear beam bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,796 miles (+13,194)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,796 miles
    Test number
    799684319866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,602 miles (+8,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,602 miles
    Test number
    230505328963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass90,408 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,408 miles
    Test number
    466752696696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,341 miles (+3,466)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,341 miles
    Test number
    326846504482
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass86,875 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    317002185029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear beam bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Fail86,875 miles (+4,811)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    652599943154
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear beam bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass82,064 miles (+4,325)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,064 miles
    Test number
    944196758403
    • AdvisoryFront Both wiper blades split but clear the windscreen.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn uneven. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySpare wheel flat

  8. Pass77,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    669049445115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,739 miles (+4,683)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    787257345127
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass73,056 miles (+2,115)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,056 miles
    Test number
    568011624162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass70,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    169701353126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,941 miles (+9,951)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    325891453154
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Fail60,990 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,990 miles
    Test number
    278831932456
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass60,990 miles (+9,938)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,990 miles
    Test number
    985771132166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,052 miles (+7,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,052 miles
    Test number
    257608131472
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,120 miles
    Test number
    763853030139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,120 miles (+5,540)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,120 miles
    Test number
    834283630111
    • Repaired at testFront suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  18. Pass37,580 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,580 miles
    Test number
    521232149199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,891 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,891 miles
    Test number
    944094538170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,106 miles (+6,212)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,106 miles
    Test number
    540375337166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,894 miles
    Test number
    460716036164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 DEP

Does Y242 DEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 DEP expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 DEP?
The MOT on Y242 DEP expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 DEP done?
Y242 DEP was recorded at 111,796 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 5,099 miles a year.
Has Y242 DEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 DEP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y242 DEP 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 Y242 DEP find?
Y242 DEP passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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