Audi A6
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,496 cc
Y229 GHTMOT history
Y229 GHT is a black diesel Audi A6 first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 265,370 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 265,370 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,903 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y229 GHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A6
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y229 GHT was last recorded at 265,370 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 265,286 miles · 6 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 84 miles
- Average per year
- 9,903 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 265,370 miles
- 2025 – 255,230 miles
- 2024 – 244,535 miles
- 2023 – 240,651 miles
- 2022 – 238,510 miles
- 2021 – 235,623 miles
- 2020 – 230,886 miles
- 2019 – 223,487 miles
- 2018 – 215,536 miles
- 2017 – 203,730 miles
- 2016 – 193,076 miles
- 2015 – 180,969 miles
- 2014 – 165,541 miles
- 2013 – 150,989 miles
- 2012 – 136,737 miles
- 2011 – 124,608 miles
- 2010 – 110,970 miles
- 2009 – 93,235 miles
- 2008 – 84,640 miles
- 2007 – 78,132 miles
- 2006 – 68,861 miles
- 2005 – 57,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass265,370 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on both edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNear side front ,offside front and offside rear doors corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 fog lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass265,370 miles (+84)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 265,370 miles
- Test number
- 601951893251
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on both edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side front ,offside front and offside rear doors corroded
Fail265,286 miles (+10,056)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 265,286 miles
- Test number
- 873311452758
- MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on both edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side front ,offside front and offside rear doors corroded
Pass255,230 miles (+222)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 255,230 miles
- Test number
- 986069326324
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail255,008 miles (+10,473)6 major4 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,008 miles
- Test number
- 933998791716
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass244,535 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 244,535 miles
- Test number
- 865292423650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail244,455 miles (+3,804)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,455 miles
- Test number
- 873321459363
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass240,651 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 240,651 miles
- Test number
- 529298159334
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail240,623 miles (+2,113)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,623 miles
- Test number
- 482336798781
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing 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))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass238,510 miles (+2,887)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 238,510 miles
- Test number
- 831316209919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass235,623 miles (+4,737)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 235,623 miles
- Test number
- 198416410949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass230,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 230,886 miles
- Test number
- 698011490107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail230,886 miles (+7,399)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,886 miles
- Test number
- 457890200344
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass223,487 miles (+7,951)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 223,487 miles
- Test number
- 186159229250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,536 miles (+11,806)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 215,536 miles
- Test number
- 468541792541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,730 miles (+10,654)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 203,730 miles
- Test number
- 783882026619
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass193,076 miles (+12,107)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 193,076 miles
- Test number
- 222956631345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,969 miles (+15,428)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 180,969 miles
- Test number
- 482176559221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,541 miles (+14,552)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 165,541 miles
- Test number
- 489700784230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,989 miles (+14,252)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 150,989 miles
- Test number
- 645007163208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,737 miles (+12,129)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 136,737 miles
- Test number
- 727641772232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,608 miles (+13,638)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 124,608 miles
- Test number
- 768039071296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,970 miles (+17,735)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 110,970 miles
- Test number
- 444594170202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,235 miles (+8,595)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 93,235 miles
- Test number
- 423518569270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,640 miles (+6,508)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 84,640 miles
- Test number
- 691909468271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,132 miles (+9,271)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 78,132 miles
- Test number
- 490396277221
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,861 miles (+11,794)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 68,861 miles
- Test number
- 932367576293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 57,067 miles
- Test number
- 900343975260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y229 GHT
- Does Y229 GHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 GHT is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y229 GHT?
- The MOT on Y229 GHT is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y229 GHT done?
- Y229 GHT was recorded at 265,370 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 9,903 miles a year.
- Has Y229 GHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y229 GHT has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y229 GHT 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 Y229 GHT find?
- Y229 GHT passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner, and 7 more.
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