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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,163 cc

Y4 VYLMOT history

Y4 VYL is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 24 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

Y4 VYL black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
91,016 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 VYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 VYL was last recorded at 91,016 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 1,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,704 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,312 miles
Average per year
4,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,016 miles
  • 2024 – 89,704 miles
  • 2023 – 88,135 miles
  • 2022 – 86,802 miles
  • 2021 – 81,438 miles
  • 2020 – 76,950 miles
  • 2019 – 72,316 miles
  • 2017 – 62,467 miles
  • 2016 – 52,221 miles
  • 2015 – 41,702 miles
  • 2014 – 36,277 miles
  • 2013 – 23,245 miles
  • 2012 – 22,813 miles
  • 2011 – 18,435 miles
  • 2010 – 12,434 miles
  • 2009 – 9,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,016 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside number plate light dim
  • AdvisorySmall cut in nearside front track rod end dust cover

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under trays fitted blocking view of brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,016 miles (+1,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,016 miles
    Test number
    912204775377
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light dim
    • AdvisorySmall cut in nearside front track rod end dust cover

  2. Pass89,704 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    809190791835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,135 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,135 miles
    Test number
    915239078530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,802 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,802 miles
    Test number
    427986377272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,438 miles
    Test number
    680313211270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted blocking view of brake pipes

  6. Fail81,438 miles (+4,488)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,438 miles
    Test number
    495571853872
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted blocking view of brake pipes

  7. Pass76,950 miles (+1)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,950 miles
    Test number
    253528286258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail76,949 miles (+4,633)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,949 miles
    Test number
    804050733042
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,316 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,316 miles
    Test number
    548521992236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail72,316 miles (+77)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,316 miles
    Test number
    802834144211
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases every joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail72,239 miles (+9,772)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,239 miles
    Test number
    799567185474
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp washer inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass62,467 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,467 miles
    Test number
    155982696762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail62,458 miles (+10,237)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    976648562205
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass52,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,221 miles
    Test number
    654286426025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail52,220 miles (+10,518)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,220 miles
    Test number
    616059673335
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass41,702 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    356498447446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,277 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,277 miles
    Test number
    177485644275
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass36,277 miles (+13,032)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,277 miles
    Test number
    375595544254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,245 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,245 miles
    Test number
    766266103247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,813 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,813 miles
    Test number
    525122102217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,435 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,435 miles
    Test number
    806097201247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,434 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,434 miles
    Test number
    121286780409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,541 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    9,541 miles
    Test number
    690294889087
    • NoteFront wipers slight smear

Questions about Y4 VYL

Does Y4 VYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 VYL expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 VYL?
The MOT on Y4 VYL expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 VYL done?
Y4 VYL was recorded at 91,016 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 4,949 miles a year.
Has Y4 VYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 VYL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y4 VYL 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 Y4 VYL find?
Y4 VYL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside number plate light dim; small cut in nearside front track rod end dust cover.

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