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Blue · Petrol · 1934 · 1,141 cc

AYU 596MOT history

AYU 596 is a blue petrol Austin TEN first used on 9 Jun 1934. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 2,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
2,206 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
AYU 596
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
TEN
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,141 cc
Year of manufacture
1934
First used
9 Jun 1934
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AYU 596 was last recorded at 2,206 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2008: 9,102 miles, lower than 81,203 miles on 5 Jun 2007.
  • 30 May 2009: 893 miles, lower than 9,102 miles on 30 May 2008.
  • 2 Jul 2015: 665 miles, lower than 9,006 miles on 9 Jul 2014.
  • 20 Oct 2022: 180 miles, lower than 9,126 miles on 9 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
1,502 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 2,206 miles
  • 2025 – 1,502 miles
  • 2024 – 871 miles
  • 2022 – 180 miles
  • 2021 – 9,126 miles
  • 2020 – 8,274 miles
  • 2019 – 7,380 miles
  • 2018 – 5,425 miles
  • 2017 – 4,036 miles
  • 2016 – 2,498 miles
  • 2015 – 665 miles
  • 2014 – 9,006 miles
  • 2013 – 7,888 miles
  • 2012 – 7,163 miles
  • 2011 – 4,001 miles
  • 2010 – 2,345 miles
  • 2009 – 893 miles
  • 2008 – 9,102 miles
  • 2007 – 81,203 miles
  • 2006 – 7,367 miles
  • 2005 – 6,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,206 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering box and linkage (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,206 miles (+704)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    2,206 miles
    Test number
    668699418038
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering box and linkage (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass1,502 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    1,502 miles
    Test number
    888164638259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass871 miles (+691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    871 miles
    Test number
    998698335800
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering linkage (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass180 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    180 miles
    Test number
    478404044041
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front king pin has slight thrust movement

  5. Fail180 miles (-8,946)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180 miles
    Test number
    882019463670
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front king pin has slight thrust movement

  6. Pass9,126 miles (+852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    9,126 miles
    Test number
    500520291992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass8,274 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    8,274 miles
    Test number
    591611170373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass7,380 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    7,380 miles
    Test number
    212434226673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass5,425 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    5,425 miles
    Test number
    782725883002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass4,036 miles (+1,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    4,036 miles
    Test number
    246908132092
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy not rough at time of test.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.
    • AdvisorySlight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

  11. Pass2,498 miles (+1,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    2,498 miles
    Test number
    663095259751
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering but not to excess at time of test

  12. Pass665 miles (-8,341)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    665 miles
    Test number
    575013685189
    • NoteSlight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

  13. Pass9,006 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    9,006 miles
    Test number
    999960394125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,888 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    7,888 miles
    Test number
    538045983119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,163 miles (+3,162)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    7,163 miles
    Test number
    288062542432
    • NoteO/s/f & o/s/r tyres getting low tread not below limits at time of test.
    • NoteSlight play/wear in o/s/f shock absorber rubber bush not to x/s at time of test.

  16. Pass4,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    4,001 miles
    Test number
    226294651436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail4,001 miles (+1,656)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,001 miles
    Test number
    237304751165
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass2,345 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    2,345 miles
    Test number
    410827440178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass893 miles (-8,209)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    893 miles
    Test number
    264030959138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,102 miles (-72,101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,102 miles
    Test number
    501211358163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,203 miles (+73,836)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,203 miles
    Test number
    323686857181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,367 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,367 miles
    Test number
    383673656104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    6,263 miles
    Test number
    691694855148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AYU 596

What vehicle is registration AYU 596 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AYU 596 on a blue petrol Austin TEN first used on 9 Jun 1934. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does AYU 596 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AYU 596 is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on AYU 596?
The MOT on AYU 596 is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AYU 596 done?
AYU 596 was recorded at 2,206 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026.
Has AYU 596 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AYU 596 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on AYU 596 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 30 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on AYU 596 find?
AYU 596 passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering box and linkage.

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