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Audi A4

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T271 YFAMOT history

T271 YFA is a green diesel Audi A4 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 300,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2023
Mileage
300,336 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 YFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 YFA was last recorded at 300,336 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
300,331 miles · 23 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
11,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 300,336 miles
  • 2021 – 289,179 miles
  • 2018 – 271,174 miles
  • 2016 – 265,153 miles
  • 2015 – 249,104 miles
  • 2014 – 221,335 miles
  • 2013 – 211,891 miles
  • 2012 – 205,243 miles
  • 2011 – 191,060 miles
  • 2010 – 176,589 miles
  • 2009 – 162,229 miles
  • 2008 – 144,547 miles
  • 2007 – 124,243 miles
  • 2006 – 111,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass300,336 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass300,336 miles (+5)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    300,336 miles
    Test number
    757726355285
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail300,331 miles (+11,152)3 dangerous6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,331 miles
    Test number
    543041576999
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass289,179 miles (+18,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    289,179 miles
    Test number
    407609195821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass271,174 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    271,174 miles
    Test number
    141656090020
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail271,174 miles (+6,021)2 dangerous1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,174 miles
    Test number
    932364351176
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass265,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    265,153 miles
    Test number
    979354314856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail265,153 miles (+16,049)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,153 miles
    Test number
    204436968305
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass249,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    249,104 miles
    Test number
    527098500235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail249,104 miles (+27,769)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,104 miles
    Test number
    577021798105
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass221,335 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    221,335 miles
    Test number
    578977304275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail221,288 miles (+9,397)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,288 miles
    Test number
    436685604217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass211,891 miles (+6,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    211,891 miles
    Test number
    525222983189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass205,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    205,243 miles
    Test number
    505009782156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail205,243 miles (+21)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,243 miles
    Test number
    296169682177
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail205,222 miles (+14,162)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,222 miles
    Test number
    609926682143
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass191,060 miles (+14,471)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    191,060 miles
    Test number
    295625971402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront disc will require replacing with next pad change

  17. Pass176,589 miles (+14,360)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    176,589 miles
    Test number
    544519670166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass162,229 miles (+17,682)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    162,229 miles
    Test number
    234760489474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass144,547 miles (+20,304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    144,547 miles
    Test number
    492547078123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass124,243 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    124,243 miles
    Test number
    730433787163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,474 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    120,474 miles
    Test number
    181575797022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,473 miles (+9,366)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,473 miles
    Test number
    732063297096
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass111,107 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    111,107 miles
    Test number
    530268906171
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked

  24. Fail111,107 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,107 miles
    Test number
    581323006145
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise graes found on off side boot no visable split found.

Questions about T271 YFA

Does T271 YFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T271 YFA expired on 26 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T271 YFA?
The MOT on T271 YFA expired on 26 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T271 YFA done?
T271 YFA was recorded at 300,336 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 11,618 miles a year.
Has T271 YFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 YFA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T271 YFA 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 T271 YFA find?
T271 YFA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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