Audi A4
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
Y281 SJAMOT history
Y281 SJA is a grey petrol Audi A4 first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,346 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 114,346 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,598 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 SJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 SJA was last recorded at 114,346 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,906 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 440 miles
- Average per year
- 2,598 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,346 miles
- 2025 – 113,906 miles
- 2024 – 113,071 miles
- 2023 – 112,364 miles
- 2022 – 111,376 miles
- 2021 – 108,457 miles
- 2019 – 106,884 miles
- 2018 – 105,336 miles
- 2017 – 103,032 miles
- 2016 – 101,437 miles
- 2015 – 98,627 miles
- 2014 – 96,884 miles
- 2013 – 95,200 miles
- 2012 – 93,994 miles
- 2011 – 91,786 miles
- 2010 – 89,044 miles
- 2009 – 85,168 miles
- 2008 – 82,039 miles
- 2007 – 75,815 miles
- 2005 – 61,905 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,346 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to inner sidewall (run low on air)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,346 miles (+440)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 114,346 miles
- Test number
- 583298107313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 113,906 miles
- Test number
- 582671790555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,906 miles (+835)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,906 miles
- Test number
- 978273079965
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass113,071 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 113,071 miles
- Test number
- 134974647427
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to inner sidewall (run low on air) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail113,071 miles (+707)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,071 miles
- Test number
- 801520393074
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to inner sidewall (run low on air) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass112,364 miles (+988)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 112,364 miles
- Test number
- 584838061038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass111,376 miles (+2,919)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 111,376 miles
- Test number
- 378392463508
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at time of test is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass108,457 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 108,457 miles
- Test number
- 158391475117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail108,457 miles (+1,573)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,457 miles
- Test number
- 781427486094
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass106,884 miles (+1,548)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 106,884 miles
- Test number
- 738127396389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,336 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 105,336 miles
- Test number
- 497025320062
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,327 miles (+2,295)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,327 miles
- Test number
- 875416188840
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorWindscreen wiper missing Both (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,032 miles (+1,595)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 103,032 miles
- Test number
- 636912511600
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass101,437 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 101,437 miles
- Test number
- 126036248293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,417 miles (+2,790)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,417 miles
- Test number
- 727268937144
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass98,627 miles (+1,743)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 98,627 miles
- Test number
- 338227495128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 96,884 miles
- Test number
- 386665594196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,884 miles (+1,684)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,884 miles
- Test number
- 367135694149
- FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass95,200 miles (+1,206)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 95,200 miles
- Test number
- 947417493118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,994 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 93,994 miles
- Test number
- 158235882107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,922 miles (+2,136)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,922 miles
- Test number
- 596181782128
- FailureNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,786 miles (+2,742)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 91,786 miles
- Test number
- 979352281165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,044 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 89,044 miles
- Test number
- 211072380488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,041 miles (+3,873)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,041 miles
- Test number
- 830712380143
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass85,168 miles (+3,129)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 85,168 miles
- Test number
- 754126219061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,039 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 82,039 miles
- Test number
- 271013008000
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail82,037 miles (+6,222)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,037 miles
- Test number
- 652303008030
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass75,815 miles (+13,910)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 75,815 miles
- Test number
- 264683717091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 61,905 miles
- Test number
- 274049825324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,905 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,905 miles
- Test number
- 484019825335
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about Y281 SJA
- Does Y281 SJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 SJA is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 SJA?
- The MOT on Y281 SJA is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y281 SJA done?
- Y281 SJA was recorded at 114,346 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,598 miles a year.
- Has Y281 SJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 SJA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y281 SJA 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 Y281 SJA find?
- Y281 SJA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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