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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y278 ENHMOT history

Y278 ENH is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2022.

Y278 ENH silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
165,432 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 ENH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 ENH was last recorded at 165,432 miles on 17 Nov 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,424 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,432 miles
  • 2021 – 159,151 miles
  • 2020 – 150,259 miles
  • 2019 – 140,260 miles
  • 2018 – 132,977 miles
  • 2017 – 124,516 miles
  • 2016 – 116,602 miles
  • 2015 – 108,560 miles
  • 2014 – 102,777 miles
  • 2013 – 99,602 miles
  • 2012 – 96,555 miles
  • 2011 – 92,474 miles
  • 2010 – 88,807 miles
  • 2008 – 82,316 miles
  • 2007 – 78,809 miles
  • 2006 – 75,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,432 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,432 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,432 miles
    Test number
    821267849100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail165,424 miles (+6,273)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,424 miles
    Test number
    754454607998
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass159,151 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    159,151 miles
    Test number
    824509696562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,050 miles (+8,791)1 dangerous5 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,050 miles
    Test number
    791419063756
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,259 miles (+221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,259 miles
    Test number
    686045904149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail150,038 miles (+9,778)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,038 miles
    Test number
    913829496636
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass140,260 miles (+7,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,260 miles
    Test number
    142297121243
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass132,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,977 miles
    Test number
    580497684306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail132,977 miles (+8,461)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,977 miles
    Test number
    134505031402
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass124,516 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,516 miles
    Test number
    497793505186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,602 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,602 miles
    Test number
    811027831168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,472 miles (+7,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,472 miles
    Test number
    947510126061
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass108,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,560 miles
    Test number
    106645125136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,560 miles (+5,783)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,560 miles
    Test number
    486775525148
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass102,777 miles (+3,175)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,777 miles
    Test number
    276740034458
    • 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

  16. Pass99,602 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,602 miles
    Test number
    437158223120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,555 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,555 miles
    Test number
    627492532150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,474 miles (+3,667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,474 miles
    Test number
    718838311189
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass88,807 miles (+6,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,807 miles
    Test number
    423289110130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass82,316 miles (+3,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    82,316 miles
    Test number
    773401418328
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass78,809 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    78,809 miles
    Test number
    401491517398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,425 miles (+9,006)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    283880516319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,419 miles
    Test number
    612191526096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 ENH

Does Y278 ENH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 ENH expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 ENH?
The MOT on Y278 ENH expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 ENH done?
Y278 ENH was recorded at 165,432 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2022, an average of 5,886 miles a year.
Has Y278 ENH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 ENH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 ENH 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 Y278 ENH find?
Y278 ENH passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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