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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y896 TCFMOT history

Y896 TCF is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

Y896 TCF blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2025
Mileage
124,742 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 TCF was last recorded at 124,742 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 8,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,447 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,295 miles
Average per year
5,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,742 miles
  • 2022 – 116,447 miles
  • 2021 – 104,788 miles
  • 2020 – 90,113 miles
  • 2019 – 86,399 miles
  • 2018 – 86,146 miles
  • 2017 – 72,150 miles
  • 2016 – 63,226 miles
  • 2015 – 53,709 miles
  • 2014 – 50,153 miles
  • 2013 – 39,704 miles
  • 2012 – 39,028 miles
  • 2011 – 37,857 miles
  • 2010 – 37,301 miles
  • 2009 – 36,249 miles
  • 2008 – 33,670 miles
  • 2007 – 30,776 miles
  • 2006 – 26,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,742 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 .

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front tyres just starting to wear on shoulders .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front bumper not fitted correctly .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,742 miles (+8,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,742 miles
    Test number
    759702130237
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,447 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    475585923554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail116,447 miles (+11,659)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    680508055430
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing n/s and o/s (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass104,788 miles (+14,675)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,788 miles
    Test number
    454719099150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,113 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    900168249908
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .
    • AdvisoryFront tyres just starting to wear on shoulders .

  6. Fail90,106 miles (+3,707)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,106 miles
    Test number
    478422157776
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .
    • AdvisoryFront tyres just starting to wear on shoulders .

  7. Pass86,399 miles (+253)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,399 miles
    Test number
    231505388470
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

  8. Pass86,146 miles (+4,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,146 miles
    Test number
    613072861547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail81,890 miles (+9,740)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    106074050418
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,150 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,150 miles
    Test number
    174791062757
    • AdvisoryFront bumper not fitted correctly .
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail72,144 miles (+8,918)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,144 miles
    Test number
    668674132214
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper not fitted correctly .
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass63,226 miles (+9,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,226 miles
    Test number
    929193062672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass53,709 miles (+3,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,709 miles
    Test number
    778607129359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass50,153 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,153 miles
    Test number
    229597934392
    • NoteOffside headlamp has slightly reduced light output

  15. Fail50,153 miles (+211)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,153 miles
    Test number
    386127334380
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteOffside headlamp has slightly reduced light output

  16. Fail49,942 miles (+10,238)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    875093724386
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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 high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail39,704 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,704 miles
    Test number
    818202953334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass39,704 miles (+676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,704 miles
    Test number
    975112453395
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass39,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,028 miles
    Test number
    227167002043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,022 miles (+1,165)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,022 miles
    Test number
    776127402022
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass37,857 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,857 miles
    Test number
    347755911064
    • NoteFront brak pads worn very low

  22. Fail37,857 miles (+556)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,857 miles
    Test number
    949035111054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront brak pads worn very low

  23. Pass37,301 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,301 miles
    Test number
    961056810028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,249 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,249 miles
    Test number
    412490839028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,670 miles (+2,894)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    942855028036
    • NoteAdvise rear no plate slight fading. advise discs all round getting worn and pads about half worn

  26. Pass30,776 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,776 miles
    Test number
    964206627055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,929 miles
    Test number
    191605526452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y896 TCF

Does Y896 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y896 TCF expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y896 TCF?
The MOT on Y896 TCF expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y896 TCF done?
Y896 TCF was recorded at 124,742 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
Has Y896 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 TCF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y896 TCF 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 Y896 TCF find?
Y896 TCF passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four.; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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