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Audi A6

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,393 cc

Y277 DEFMOT history

Y277 DEF is a black petrol Audi A6 first used on 10 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 131,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

Y277 DEF black Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,700 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y277 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y277 DEF was last recorded at 131,700 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,700 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,700 miles
  • 2025 – 129,709 miles
  • 2024 – 127,954 miles
  • 2023 – 126,107 miles
  • 2022 – 124,219 miles
  • 2021 – 122,127 miles
  • 2020 – 119,875 miles
  • 2019 – 117,546 miles
  • 2018 – 115,022 miles
  • 2017 – 112,281 miles
  • 2016 – 109,708 miles
  • 2015 – 107,048 miles
  • 2014 – 104,508 miles
  • 2013 – 101,659 miles
  • 2012 – 98,980 miles
  • 2011 – 95,917 miles
  • 2010 – 93,523 miles
  • 2009 – 91,314 miles
  • 2008 – 89,262 miles
  • 2007 – 86,976 miles
  • 2006 – 77,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,700 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,700 miles
    Test number
    862242581066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail131,700 miles (+137)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,700 miles
    Test number
    140862416734
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail131,563 miles (+1,854)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,563 miles
    Test number
    473196341084
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,709 miles (+1,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,709 miles
    Test number
    431820921761
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

  5. Pass127,954 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,954 miles
    Test number
    543212020818
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail127,880 miles (+1,773)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,880 miles
    Test number
    634122245209
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass126,107 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,107 miles
    Test number
    515025240114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,219 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,219 miles
    Test number
    934498426605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,127 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,127 miles
    Test number
    566705092488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,100 miles (+2,225)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,100 miles
    Test number
    261654067207
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass119,875 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,875 miles
    Test number
    711516745010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,546 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,546 miles
    Test number
    808855965644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,461 miles (+2,439)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,461 miles
    Test number
    469151356693
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass115,022 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,022 miles
    Test number
    328720313441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,281 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,281 miles
    Test number
    189695706045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,708 miles
    Test number
    146348758031
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake on limit.

  17. Fail109,708 miles (+2,660)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,708 miles
    Test number
    211284388489
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake on limit.

  18. Pass107,048 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,048 miles
    Test number
    536438405228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,042 miles (+2,534)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,042 miles
    Test number
    387025705256
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass104,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,508 miles
    Test number
    576962814231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail104,508 miles (+2,849)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,508 miles
    Test number
    365376004446
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass101,659 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,659 miles
    Test number
    407487603245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,980 miles (+3,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    755939202271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass95,917 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,917 miles
    Test number
    859148701243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass93,523 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    93,523 miles
    Test number
    781307800202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    700306319274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail91,314 miles (+2,052)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    482355519235
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass89,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,262 miles
    Test number
    430804018231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail89,262 miles (+2,286)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,262 miles
    Test number
    731654618207
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Pass86,976 miles (+9,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    86,976 miles
    Test number
    701590337258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass77,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    77,951 miles
    Test number
    300567936232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y277 DEF

Does Y277 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y277 DEF is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y277 DEF?
The MOT on Y277 DEF is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y277 DEF done?
Y277 DEF was recorded at 131,700 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 2,682 miles a year.
Has Y277 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y277 DEF has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y277 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 Y277 DEF find?
Y277 DEF passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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