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Audi A4

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

Y8 BOFMOT history

Y8 BOF is a red petrol Audi A4 first used on 6 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 227,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

Y8 BOF red Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
227,228 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 BOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 BOF was last recorded at 227,228 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 6,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,263 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,965 miles
Average per year
9,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,228 miles
  • 2025 – 220,263 miles
  • 2024 – 207,335 miles
  • 2023 – 194,030 miles
  • 2022 – 182,179 miles
  • 2021 – 169,941 miles
  • 2020 – 158,389 miles
  • 2019 – 151,222 miles
  • 2018 – 139,750 miles
  • 2017 – 131,749 miles
  • 2016 – 131,558 miles
  • 2015 – 122,271 miles
  • 2014 – 114,100 miles
  • 2013 – 111,301 miles
  • 2012 – 99,000 miles
  • 2011 – 81,510 miles
  • 2010 – 67,208 miles
  • 2009 – 63,150 miles
  • 2008 – 54,962 miles
  • 2007 – 49,861 miles
  • 2006 – 41,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,228 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Head light cloudy
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slightly binding
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Head light cloudy
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front play in steering arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,228 miles (+6,965)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    227,228 miles
    Test number
    807960187996
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head light cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Head light cloudy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass220,263 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    220,263 miles
    Test number
    924518892671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in steering arm

  3. Fail220,194 miles (+12,859)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,194 miles
    Test number
    499413357953
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in steering arm

  4. Pass207,335 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    207,335 miles
    Test number
    728148114082
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail207,154 miles (+13,124)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,154 miles
    Test number
    659848148621
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass194,030 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    194,030 miles
    Test number
    619495180847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  7. Fail194,030 miles (+11,851)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,030 miles
    Test number
    899040745745
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing one bolt missing from every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  8. Pass182,179 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    182,179 miles
    Test number
    825695840799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail182,168 miles (+12,227)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,168 miles
    Test number
    617712016973
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass169,941 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    169,941 miles
    Test number
    482306139589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail169,933 miles (+11,544)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,933 miles
    Test number
    281540186023
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass158,389 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    158,389 miles
    Test number
    286995375152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass151,222 miles (+11,472)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,222 miles
    Test number
    255624377106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,750 miles (+8,001)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,750 miles
    Test number
    668794725329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,749 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,749 miles
    Test number
    138389112376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,558 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,558 miles
    Test number
    340154226795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,553 miles (+4)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,553 miles
    Test number
    687415060603
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail131,549 miles (+9,278)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,549 miles
    Test number
    922305341348
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front as marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass122,271 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    122,271 miles
    Test number
    459035435134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail122,006 miles (+7,906)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,006 miles
    Test number
    227537015475
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass114,100 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    206900634422
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses cracking slightly.
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slighjtly on inner treads.
    • NoteBoth front upper suspension arms inner bushs splitting but resulting in excessive movement.

  22. Fail114,100 miles (+2,799)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    259427524460
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses cracking slightly.
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slighjtly on inner treads.
    • NoteBoth front upper suspension arms inner bushs splitting but resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass111,301 miles (+12,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,301 miles
    Test number
    526536073218
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass99,000 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    99,000 miles
    Test number
    309828072252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine light on

  25. Fail99,000 miles (+17,490)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,000 miles
    Test number
    716747672250
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine light on

  26. Pass81,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,510 miles
    Test number
    127070171259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,508 miles (+14,300)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,508 miles
    Test number
    639360071276
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass67,208 miles (+4,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,208 miles
    Test number
    353562570275
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass63,150 miles (+8,188)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,150 miles
    Test number
    264734869234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,962 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,962 miles
    Test number
    324978718472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass49,861 miles (+8,816)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,861 miles
    Test number
    184526427388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass41,045 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,045 miles
    Test number
    924544406309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass33,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,238 miles
    Test number
    103766826195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 BOF

Does Y8 BOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 BOF is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 BOF?
The MOT on Y8 BOF is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 BOF done?
Y8 BOF was recorded at 227,228 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 9,580 miles a year.
Has Y8 BOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 BOF has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 BOF 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 Y8 BOF find?
Y8 BOF passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 8 more.

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