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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,393 cc

Y253 MNKMOT history

Y253 MNK is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

Y253 MNK blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2024
Mileage
164,961 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 MNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y253 MNK was last recorded at 164,961 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 6,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,971 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6,990 miles
Average per year
5,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,961 miles
  • 2023 – 157,971 miles
  • 2022 – 150,320 miles
  • 2021 – 141,688 miles
  • 2020 – 134,339 miles
  • 2019 – 130,698 miles
  • 2018 – 126,915 miles
  • 2017 – 121,510 miles
  • 2016 – 116,657 miles
  • 2015 – 110,425 miles
  • 2014 – 104,922 miles
  • 2012 – 100,788 miles
  • 2011 – 88,965 miles
  • 2010 – 82,791 miles
  • 2009 – 77,413 miles
  • 2008 – 72,562 miles
  • 2007 – 69,159 miles
  • 2006 – 65,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail164,961 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail164,961 miles (+6,990)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,961 miles
    Test number
    935813034381
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass157,971 miles (+1,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,971 miles
    Test number
    410725646733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail156,392 miles (+6,072)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,392 miles
    Test number
    726531704922
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass150,320 miles (+189)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,320 miles
    Test number
    910588079670
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail150,131 miles (+8,443)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,131 miles
    Test number
    815270612178
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,688 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,688 miles
    Test number
    929434651580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,339 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,339 miles
    Test number
    115464593486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,698 miles (+3,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,698 miles
    Test number
    359439981430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,915 miles (+5,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,915 miles
    Test number
    613298184844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass121,510 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,510 miles
    Test number
    594040313148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,657 miles (+6,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,657 miles
    Test number
    514395358090
    • AdvisorySome play O/S Steering rack

  12. Pass110,425 miles (+5,503)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,425 miles
    Test number
    265167005088
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing has slight play
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass104,922 miles (+4,134)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    104,922 miles
    Test number
    326898404093
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteNsf inner c.v. boot leaking
    • NotePlay in both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty & worn

  14. Pass100,788 miles (+4,894)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,788 miles
    Test number
    677901722357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

  15. Pass95,894 miles (+6,929)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,894 miles
    Test number
    808697662057
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass88,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,965 miles
    Test number
    997524491040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,965 miles (+6,174)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,965 miles
    Test number
    919484291074
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Pass82,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,791 miles
    Test number
    273851840406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,791 miles (+5,378)3 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,791 miles
    Test number
    770770840147
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth offside tyres worn badly on both edges and rear tyre also scuffed on outer sidewall
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass77,413 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    77,413 miles
    Test number
    251408369169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,562 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,562 miles
    Test number
    363619968186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    274884567142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,159 miles (+3,836)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    761593867156
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass65,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    884423756137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 MNK

Does Y253 MNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 MNK expired on 7 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 MNK?
The MOT on Y253 MNK expired on 7 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 MNK done?
Y253 MNK was recorded at 164,961 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 5,446 miles a year.
Has Y253 MNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 MNK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y253 MNK 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 Y253 MNK find?
Y253 MNK failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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