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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y30 ODSMOT history

Y30 ODS is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 205,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

Y30 ODS black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
205,724 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y30 ODS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y30 ODS was last recorded at 205,724 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 9,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,336 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,388 miles
Average per year
15,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,724 miles
  • 2025 – 196,336 miles
  • 2024 – 181,699 miles
  • 2023 – 164,389 miles
  • 2022 – 155,994 miles
  • 2021 – 133,630 miles
  • 2020 – 113,199 miles
  • 2019 – 90,289 miles
  • 2018 – 67,371 miles
  • 2017 – 61,194 miles
  • 2016 – 48,814 miles
  • 2015 – 41,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,724 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,724 miles (+9,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    205,724 miles
    Test number
    270103358223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass196,336 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    196,336 miles
    Test number
    588382679327
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail196,336 miles (+14,637)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,336 miles
    Test number
    533788026651
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass181,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,699 miles
    Test number
    232604093908
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail181,690 miles (+17,301)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,690 miles
    Test number
    453695310231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass164,389 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,389 miles
    Test number
    762561838440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail164,365 miles (+8,371)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,365 miles
    Test number
    690197256232
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass155,994 miles (+22,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,994 miles
    Test number
    761826669229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass133,630 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,630 miles
    Test number
    802870169595
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail133,603 miles (+20,404)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,603 miles
    Test number
    861346361817
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass113,199 miles (+22,910)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,199 miles
    Test number
    356526164468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,289 miles (+22,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,289 miles
    Test number
    825866660182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass67,371 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,371 miles
    Test number
    452659075108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,194 miles (+12,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,194 miles
    Test number
    346292178060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  15. Pass48,814 miles (+7,534)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,814 miles
    Test number
    480840265124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,280 miles
    Test number
    855297425210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y30 ODS

Does Y30 ODS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y30 ODS is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y30 ODS?
The MOT on Y30 ODS is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y30 ODS done?
Y30 ODS was recorded at 205,724 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 15,508 miles a year.
Has Y30 ODS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y30 ODS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y30 ODS 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 Y30 ODS find?
Y30 ODS passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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