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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,496 cc

Y262 GCLMOT history

Y262 GCL is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 286,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2024.

Y262 GCL silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2025
Mileage
286,341 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2024
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y262 GCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y262 GCL was last recorded at 286,341 miles on 26 Jun 2024, 2,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
283,352 miles · 28 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,989 miles
Average per year
9,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 286,341 miles
  • 2020 – 283,352 miles
  • 2019 – 265,974 miles
  • 2018 – 257,637 miles
  • 2017 – 250,444 miles
  • 2016 – 243,664 miles
  • 2015 – 236,328 miles
  • 2014 – 229,724 miles
  • 2013 – 222,058 miles
  • 2011 – 211,800 miles
  • 2010 – 193,264 miles
  • 2009 – 176,597 miles
  • 2007 – 136,957 miles
  • 2005 – 105,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass286,341 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass286,341 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    286,341 miles
    Test number
    112808888558
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail286,341 miles (+2,989)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,341 miles
    Test number
    314840384025
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass283,352 miles (+50)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    283,352 miles
    Test number
    194330878065
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail283,302 miles (+17,328)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,302 miles
    Test number
    354141873224
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass265,974 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    265,974 miles
    Test number
    923718986245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail265,765 miles (+8,128)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,765 miles
    Test number
    702962787817
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass257,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    257,637 miles
    Test number
    892658812717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. Fail257,637 miles (+7,193)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,637 miles
    Test number
    260213839686
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  9. Pass250,444 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    250,444 miles
    Test number
    214824405787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated

  10. Fail250,444 miles (+6,780)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,444 miles
    Test number
    190685809949
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated

  11. Pass243,664 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    243,664 miles
    Test number
    838706822129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail243,662 miles (+7,334)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,662 miles
    Test number
    778121755924
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass236,328 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    236,328 miles
    Test number
    796592335111
    • NoteBrake pad warning illuminated
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edges of tyre tread not yet exposing ply or cord but will need replaced soon
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer and inner edges of tyre tread not yet exposing ply or cord but will need replaced soon

  14. Fail236,328 miles (+6,604)7 failures2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,328 miles
    Test number
    745479025157
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning illuminated
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edges of tyre tread not yet exposing ply or cord but will need replaced soon
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer and inner edges of tyre tread not yet exposing ply or cord but will need replaced soon

  15. Pass229,724 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    229,724 miles
    Test number
    399717354022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail229,681 miles (+7,623)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,681 miles
    Test number
    329690954094
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass222,058 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    222,058 miles
    Test number
    945549603072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail222,058 miles (+10,258)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,058 miles
    Test number
    989719203046
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail211,800 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,800 miles
    Test number
    167460951311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWindscreen has small chips in and outside zone a

  20. Pass211,800 miles (+18,536)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    211,800 miles
    Test number
    535740551302
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWindscreen has small chips in and outside zone a

  21. Pass193,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    193,264 miles
    Test number
    604982940314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail193,255 miles (+16,658)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,255 miles
    Test number
    482582940314
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass176,597 miles (+18,829)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    176,597 miles
    Test number
    541885759352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass157,768 miles (+20,811)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    157,768 miles
    Test number
    252015109034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass136,957 miles (+7,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    136,957 miles
    Test number
    440696157305
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass129,801 miles (+24,431)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    129,801 miles
    Test number
    810265507037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass105,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    105,370 miles
    Test number
    804305195128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail105,370 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,370 miles
    Test number
    272873195190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y262 GCL

Does Y262 GCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y262 GCL expired on 25 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y262 GCL?
The MOT on Y262 GCL expired on 25 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y262 GCL done?
Y262 GCL was recorded at 286,341 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2024, an average of 9,546 miles a year.
Has Y262 GCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y262 GCL has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y262 GCL 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 Y262 GCL find?
Y262 GCL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2024 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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