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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y271 GCLMOT history

Y271 GCL is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

Y271 GCL grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
178,912 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 GCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 GCL was last recorded at 178,912 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 5,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,308 miles · 29 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
5,604 miles
Average per year
6,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,912 miles
  • 2022 – 173,308 miles
  • 2016 – 157,928 miles
  • 2015 – 152,358 miles
  • 2014 – 146,569 miles
  • 2013 – 136,758 miles
  • 2012 – 125,575 miles
  • 2011 – 120,016 miles
  • 2010 – 111,556 miles
  • 2009 – 102,551 miles
  • 2008 – 92,486 miles
  • 2007 – 86,797 miles
  • 2006 – 73,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,912 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,912 miles (+5,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,912 miles
    Test number
    309888226325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass173,308 miles (+15,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    173,308 miles
    Test number
    865704999238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,928 miles (+5,570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    157,928 miles
    Test number
    879990091794
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  4. Pass152,358 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    152,358 miles
    Test number
    364481725699
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Fail152,358 miles (+5,789)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,358 miles
    Test number
    680240313595
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass146,569 miles (+9,811)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    146,569 miles
    Test number
    948460494228
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass136,758 miles (+11,183)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    136,758 miles
    Test number
    398839193405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,575 miles (+5,559)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    125,575 miles
    Test number
    527100702378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass120,016 miles (+81)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    120,016 miles
    Test number
    826116301394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged (not to cords)

  10. Fail119,935 miles (+8,379)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,935 miles
    Test number
    417012001473
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass111,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    111,556 miles
    Test number
    882552650357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,556 miles (+1,098)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,556 miles
    Test number
    854542750367
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass110,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    110,458 miles
    Test number
    764945640267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,458 miles (+7,907)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,458 miles
    Test number
    801955240255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass102,551 miles (+11)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    102,551 miles
    Test number
    284138349257
    • DangerousTemp guage not reading correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCambelt history?? Discussed with customer
    • NoteOSR brake caliper not returning fully on handbrake lever but still serviceable

  16. Fail102,540 miles (+10,054)4 dangerous1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,540 miles
    Test number
    271475849256
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousTemp guage not reading correctly
    • DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCambelt history?? Discussed with customer
    • NoteOSR brake caliper not returning fully on handbrake lever but still serviceable

  17. Pass92,486 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    92,486 miles
    Test number
    474083638119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,797 miles (+13,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    86,797 miles
    Test number
    474792237483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass73,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,645 miles
    Test number
    610542836319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 GCL

Does Y271 GCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y271 GCL expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y271 GCL?
The MOT on Y271 GCL expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y271 GCL done?
Y271 GCL was recorded at 178,912 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 6,234 miles a year.
Has Y271 GCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 GCL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on Y271 GCL 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 Y271 GCL find?
Y271 GCL passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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