YH56XEC - AUDI A4
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 22 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 27 February 2026
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,011 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- Major Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 13 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,496 mi
Expires: 12 March 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory reverse light inop
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 13 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,495 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory reverse light inop
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 11 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,178 mi
Expires: 10 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 16 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,358 mi
Expires: 15 May 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 16 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,358 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 14 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,650 mi
Expires: 13 May 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 03 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,309 mi
Expires: 05 December 2021
Passed - 04 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,851 mi
Expires: 05 December 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 03 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,850 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 07 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,036 mi
Expires: 05 December 2019
Passed - 21 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,321 mi
Expires: 05 December 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 06 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,337 mi
Expires: 05 December 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Failed - 06 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,335 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Passed - 17 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,968 mi
Expires: 05 December 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Advisory Rear tyres worn on inner edges
Passed - 02 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,163 mi
Expires: 05 December 2015
Passed - 19 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,376 mi
Expires: 05 December 2014
Failed - 19 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,374 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed - 06 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,059 mi
Expires: 05 December 2013
Passed - 22 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,061 mi
Expires: 04 December 2012
Passed - 01 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,736 mi
Expires: 04 December 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 05 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,332 mi
Passed - 05 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,332 mi
Expires: 04 December 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for YH56XEC?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of YH56XEC?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2027.
What are the specifications of YH56XEC?
This is a 2006 AUDI A4 in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1986cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of YH56XEC?
This vehicle produces 154 g/km of CO2 emissions.