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Audi TT

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y253 DEFMOT history

Y253 DEF is a blue petrol Audi TT first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

Y253 DEF blue Audi TT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi TT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,100 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 DEF was last recorded at 119,100 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 1,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,966 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,134 miles
Average per year
4,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,100 miles
  • 2024 – 117,966 miles
  • 2023 – 116,829 miles
  • 2022 – 113,758 miles
  • 2021 – 113,076 miles
  • 2020 – 112,201 miles
  • 2019 – 111,014 miles
  • 2018 – 110,553 miles
  • 2017 – 109,721 miles
  • 2016 – 102,887 miles
  • 2015 – 98,166 miles
  • 2014 – 93,179 miles
  • 2013 – 87,015 miles
  • 2012 – 77,135 miles
  • 2011 – 67,767 miles
  • 2010 – 60,932 miles
  • 2009 – 54,835 miles
  • 2007 – 46,382 miles
  • 2006 – 36,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,100 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,100 miles (+1,134)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,100 miles
    Test number
    690977646619
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass117,966 miles (+1,137)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,966 miles
    Test number
    943498304660
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass116,829 miles (+3,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,829 miles
    Test number
    322623080655
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,758 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,758 miles
    Test number
    179198875225
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail113,758 miles (+682)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,758 miles
    Test number
    364726538152
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass113,076 miles (+875)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,076 miles
    Test number
    561350726872
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components have corrosion

  7. Pass112,201 miles (+1,187)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,201 miles
    Test number
    180676222640
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))

  8. Pass111,014 miles (+461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,014 miles
    Test number
    710491311052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition

  9. Pass110,553 miles (+832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,553 miles
    Test number
    560165625615
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,721 miles (+6,834)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,721 miles
    Test number
    413594876201
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  11. Pass102,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,887 miles
    Test number
    290324375498
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre kerb damage
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail102,886 miles (+4,720)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,886 miles
    Test number
    102097924712
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail98,166 miles4 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,166 miles
    Test number
    429251065051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOffside front headlight dim

  14. Pass98,166 miles (+4,987)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,166 miles
    Test number
    725061265093
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOffside front headlight dim

  15. Pass93,179 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    478782854036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteO/S/F and N/S/R tyre walls have slight cuts

  16. Fail93,179 miles (+6,164)3 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    905912854085
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteO/S/F and N/S/R tyre walls have slight cuts

  17. Fail87,015 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    129887343432
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAll four brake discs are worn

  18. Pass87,015 miles (+9,880)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    535687643041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAll four brake discs are worn

  19. Pass77,135 miles (+9,368)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,135 miles
    Test number
    118405852431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,767 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    898944751076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing noisey

  21. Fail67,767 miles (+6,835)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    339122551047
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing noisey

  22. Pass60,932 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,932 miles
    Test number
    131728040099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,835 miles
    Test number
    710046519036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,835 miles (+8,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,835 miles
    Test number
    342154319062
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  25. Pass46,382 miles (+9,452)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,382 miles
    Test number
    463080217489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass36,930 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    450381846443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,268 miles
    Test number
    540492446055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 DEF

Does Y253 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 DEF is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y253 DEF?
The MOT on Y253 DEF is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 DEF done?
Y253 DEF was recorded at 119,100 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,273 miles a year.
Has Y253 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 DEF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y253 DEF 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 Y253 DEF find?
Y253 DEF passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease.

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