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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,172 cc

T242 GSLMOT history

T242 GSL is a silver petrol Audi A6 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
160,623 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 GSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T242 GSL was last recorded at 160,623 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,025 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
598 miles
Average per year
4,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,623 miles
  • 2022 – 160,025 miles
  • 2020 – 158,178 miles
  • 2019 – 154,518 miles
  • 2018 – 149,366 miles
  • 2017 – 145,363 miles
  • 2016 – 141,606 miles
  • 2015 – 138,301 miles
  • 2013 – 129,589 miles
  • 2012 – 123,886 miles
  • 2011 – 120,931 miles
  • 2010 – 112,404 miles
  • 2009 – 106,299 miles
  • 2008 – 99,683 miles
  • 2007 – 86,069 miles
  • 2006 – 80,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,623 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed behind anti roll bar bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box prop shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front suspension arm rubber bush perished/torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Corroded/swollen (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross-member/rear lower boot panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front suspension arm rubber bush perished/torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Corroded/swollen (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield dropped onto rear silencer
  • AdvisoryRear Trailer electric bracket corroded

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail160,623 miles (+598)4 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,623 miles
    Test number
    241546842622
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed behind anti roll bar bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box prop shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front suspension arm rubber bush perished/torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Corroded/swollen (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross-member/rear lower boot panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front suspension arm rubber bush perished/torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Corroded/swollen (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield dropped onto rear silencer
    • AdvisoryRear Trailer electric bracket corroded
  2. Pass160,025 miles (+1,847)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    160,025 miles
    Test number
    145369056191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside wheel arch, white corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, lower arm rubber bush perished/beginning to part (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, lower arm rubber bush perished/soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear lines, rear of front wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker in swept area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Trailer electric cable bracket (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, lower arm rubber bush perished/beginning to part (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, lower arm rubber bush perished/soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield has dropped down
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass158,178 miles (+3,660)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,178 miles
    Test number
    227221653646
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Propshaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material White corrosion under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rubber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Elbows visible through inner wing under rack gaiter (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material White corrosion under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rubber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material White corrosion under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass154,518 miles (+5,152)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,518 miles
    Test number
    520884927160
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Fogging (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Screen has crack outside swept area
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer, rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has uneven 'Buzz saw' wear pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogging (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass149,366 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,366 miles
    Test number
    280876348938
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin-holed (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight fogging (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight fogging (1.7.5a)
  6. Fail149,335 miles (+514)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,335 miles
    Test number
    491053889447
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin-holed (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight fogging (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight fogging (1.7.5a)
  7. Fail148,821 miles (+3,458)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,821 miles
    Test number
    824573859708
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog/driving light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Oil leak Driveshaft seal
  8. Pass145,363 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    145,363 miles
    Test number
    162138591820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner, rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner, rear (2.4.G.2)
  9. Fail145,363 miles (+3,757)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,363 miles
    Test number
    928611576737
    • Repaired at testDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner, rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner, rear (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass141,606 miles (+84)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    141,606 miles
    Test number
    732310225029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure corroded and bending (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened where upper sus arm attaches (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySump corroded
  11. Fail141,522 miles (+3,221)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,522 miles
    Test number
    420716646417
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure corroded and bending (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened where upper sus arm attaches (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySump corroded
  12. Pass138,301 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    138,301 miles
    Test number
    637001555004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Fail138,272 miles (+8,683)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,272 miles
    Test number
    187467645424
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust clamp insecure
  14. Pass129,589 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,589 miles
    Test number
    568393463166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Fail129,585 miles (+5,699)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,585 miles
    Test number
    106957553137
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass123,886 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,886 miles
    Test number
    798034942130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,885 miles (+2,954)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,885 miles
    Test number
    615913542134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass120,931 miles (+8,527)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,931 miles
    Test number
    966136541272
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass112,404 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    112,404 miles
    Test number
    582875310272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail112,391 miles (+6,092)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,391 miles
    Test number
    423002710263
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass106,299 miles (+6,616)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,299 miles
    Test number
    273335489499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/ outer cv boot twisted
  22. Pass99,683 miles (+13,614)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,683 miles
    Test number
    903299678120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,069 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    86,069 miles
    Test number
    843449377193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,068 miles (+5,333)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    290307177156
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • NoteNearside rear outer tyre wall slight cut
  25. Pass80,735 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    80,735 miles
    Test number
    913814106348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,733 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,733 miles
    Test number
    380513706399
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T242 GSL

Does T242 GSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T242 GSL expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T242 GSL?
The MOT on T242 GSL expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T242 GSL done?
T242 GSL was recorded at 160,623 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 4,930 miles a year.
Has T242 GSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 GSL has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T242 GSL 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 T242 GSL find?
T242 GSL failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 4 major defects and 17 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed; offside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed behind anti roll bar bush, and 18 more.

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