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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y256 VJWMOT history

Y256 VJW is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

Y256 VJW blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2025
Mileage
85,086 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 VJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 VJW was last recorded at 85,086 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 2,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,610 miles · 14 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,476 miles
Average per year
3,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,086 miles
  • 2023 – 82,610 miles
  • 2022 – 80,298 miles
  • 2021 – 79,221 miles
  • 2020 – 78,295 miles
  • 2019 – 77,909 miles
  • 2018 – 77,217 miles
  • 2017 – 76,282 miles
  • 2016 – 75,809 miles
  • 2015 – 75,350 miles
  • 2014 – 74,961 miles
  • 2013 – 73,694 miles
  • 2012 – 72,152 miles
  • 2011 – 68,831 miles
  • 2010 – 67,089 miles
  • 2009 – 52,561 miles
  • 2008 – 39,754 miles
  • 2007 – 34,435 miles
  • 2006 – 28,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,086 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,086 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,086 miles
    Test number
    690260853656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,610 miles
    Test number
    927199130708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,610 miles (+2,312)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,610 miles
    Test number
    823209634612
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass80,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,298 miles
    Test number
    165155415887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail80,298 miles (+1,077)5 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,298 miles
    Test number
    633236245464
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass79,221 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,221 miles
    Test number
    391245514527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,295 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    745757105760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,909 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,909 miles
    Test number
    302203291200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,217 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,217 miles
    Test number
    310810390924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,282 miles
    Test number
    774985806277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,282 miles (+473)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,282 miles
    Test number
    401918255881
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass75,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,809 miles
    Test number
    674089985462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,809 miles (+459)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,809 miles
    Test number
    943289830790
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass75,350 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    363748451452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,961 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    597464554236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,694 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,694 miles
    Test number
    866443143225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,152 miles
    Test number
    379041202466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail72,152 miles (+3,321)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,152 miles
    Test number
    525551902248
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass68,831 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,831 miles
    Test number
    786598461132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,089 miles (+14,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,089 miles
    Test number
    703444950127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass52,561 miles (+12,807)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    930696029222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,754 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,754 miles
    Test number
    974026628239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,435 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,435 miles
    Test number
    443270777144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,610 miles
    Test number
    794383226101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 VJW

Does Y256 VJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 VJW expired on 19 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 VJW?
The MOT on Y256 VJW expired on 19 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 VJW done?
Y256 VJW was recorded at 85,086 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 3,060 miles a year.
Has Y256 VJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 VJW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y256 VJW 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 Y256 VJW find?
Y256 VJW passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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