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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,496 cc

Y887 HGJMOT history

Y887 HGJ is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 207,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

Y887 HGJ black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2026
Mileage
207,959 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y887 HGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y887 HGJ was last recorded at 207,959 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 12,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,920 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
12,039 miles
Average per year
7,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,959 miles
  • 2024 – 195,920 miles
  • 2022 – 174,477 miles
  • 2021 – 164,250 miles
  • 2020 – 160,281 miles
  • 2019 – 156,700 miles
  • 2018 – 153,832 miles
  • 2017 – 148,990 miles
  • 2016 – 143,708 miles
  • 2015 – 138,339 miles
  • 2014 – 129,508 miles
  • 2013 – 118,713 miles
  • 2012 – 109,889 miles
  • 2011 – 100,946 miles
  • 2010 – 91,819 miles
  • 2009 – 85,088 miles
  • 2008 – 77,552 miles
  • 2007 – 67,728 miles
  • 2006 – 57,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,959 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,959 miles (+12,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    207,959 miles
    Test number
    341767807209
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass195,920 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    195,920 miles
    Test number
    180061318336
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail195,900 miles (+21,423)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,900 miles
    Test number
    275191425477
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass174,477 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    174,477 miles
    Test number
    112043997875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail174,368 miles (+10,118)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,368 miles
    Test number
    448545970626
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,250 miles (+3,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    164,250 miles
    Test number
    133272512301
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,281 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    160,281 miles
    Test number
    125082923754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,700 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,700 miles
    Test number
    293052790849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,832 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    153,832 miles
    Test number
    423161264207
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail153,831 miles (+4,841)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,831 miles
    Test number
    412797929370
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass148,990 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    148,990 miles
    Test number
    838189831032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail148,855 miles (+5,147)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,855 miles
    Test number
    923001560657
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass143,708 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    143,708 miles
    Test number
    433122958005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail143,699 miles (+5,360)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,699 miles
    Test number
    787811802620
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint upper front (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass138,339 miles (+133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    138,339 miles
    Test number
    125136999605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail138,206 miles (+8,698)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,206 miles
    Test number
    247874783965
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Also part of strut top (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords showing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail129,508 miles2 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,508 miles
    Test number
    357715024262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront shock absorbers worn
    • NoteNSF cv gaitor showing slight cracks in rubber
    • NoteNSF upper right arm bush starting to split
    • NoteOSF upper left arm bush starting to split
    • NoteOil pan showing signs of minor leak
    • NoteRear shock absorbers worn

  18. Pass129,508 miles (+10,795)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    129,508 miles
    Test number
    959435424201
    • NoteFront shock absorbers worn
    • NoteNSF cv gaitor showing slight cracks in rubber
    • NoteNSF upper right arm bush starting to split
    • NoteOSF upper left arm bush starting to split
    • NoteOil pan showing signs of minor leak
    • NoteRear shock absorbers worn

  19. Pass118,713 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    115795513201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside headlight level adjusted for test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail118,712 miles (+8,823)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,712 miles
    Test number
    355425913203
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside headlight level adjusted for test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass109,889 miles (+8,943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,889 miles
    Test number
    985517102255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,946 miles (+9,127)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,946 miles
    Test number
    357942381145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,819 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    423399300241
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass91,819 miles (+6,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    801639200234
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass85,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,088 miles
    Test number
    382943359424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,088 miles (+7,536)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,088 miles
    Test number
    554063859225
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass77,552 miles (+9,824)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,552 miles
    Test number
    441812958273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,728 miles (+10,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    742099767100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass57,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,595 miles
    Test number
    243873366460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y887 HGJ

Does Y887 HGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y887 HGJ expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y887 HGJ?
The MOT on Y887 HGJ expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y887 HGJ done?
Y887 HGJ was recorded at 207,959 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 7,981 miles a year.
Has Y887 HGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y887 HGJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y887 HGJ 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 Y887 HGJ find?
Y887 HGJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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