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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y278 LJOMOT history

Y278 LJO is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 131,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

Y278 LJO black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2026
Mileage
131,760 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 LJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y278 LJO was last recorded at 131,760 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 5,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,052 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,708 miles
Average per year
5,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,760 miles
  • 2024 – 126,003 miles
  • 2023 – 119,257 miles
  • 2022 – 111,073 miles
  • 2021 – 107,791 miles
  • 2019 – 103,382 miles
  • 2018 – 99,769 miles
  • 2017 – 95,269 miles
  • 2016 – 90,742 miles
  • 2015 – 86,423 miles
  • 2014 – 81,882 miles
  • 2013 – 77,243 miles
  • 2012 – 73,176 miles
  • 2011 – 70,115 miles
  • 2010 – 69,541 miles
  • 2009 – 66,542 miles
  • 2008 – 44,774 miles
  • 2007 – 39,691 miles
  • 2006 – 33,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,760 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,760 miles (+5,708)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,760 miles
    Test number
    658079910157
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass126,052 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,052 miles
    Test number
    795708208033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail126,044 miles (+41)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,044 miles
    Test number
    939911820017
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator and tail light effected by operation (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,003 miles (+6,746)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,003 miles
    Test number
    823456110134
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator and tail light effected by operation (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,257 miles (+5,328)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,257 miles
    Test number
    709910521864
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boots starting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop light, elec fault (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boots starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake needs adjusting

  6. Pass113,929 miles (+13)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,929 miles
    Test number
    791979783152
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail113,916 miles (+2,843)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,916 miles
    Test number
    869836346036
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass111,073 miles (+3,282)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,073 miles
    Test number
    856459249202
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass107,791 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,791 miles
    Test number
    818025688271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail107,789 miles (+4,407)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,789 miles
    Test number
    448874428827
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass103,382 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,382 miles
    Test number
    484486034946
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail103,382 miles (+3,613)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,382 miles
    Test number
    743777769001
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass99,769 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,769 miles
    Test number
    345068222725
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose ferrules very corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Fail99,769 miles (+4,500)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,769 miles
    Test number
    492048752159
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose ferrules very corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass95,269 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,269 miles
    Test number
    894125898974
    • AdvisoryEngine k light staying on.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre side wall damaged.

  16. Fail95,177 miles (+4,435)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,177 miles
    Test number
    209880642715
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine k light staying on.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre side wall damaged.

  17. Pass90,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,742 miles
    Test number
    500177778471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,742 miles (+4,319)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,742 miles
    Test number
    895157570641
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass86,423 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,423 miles
    Test number
    349644495107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,882 miles (+4,639)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,882 miles
    Test number
    439020994116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side rear brake binding

  21. Pass77,243 miles (+41)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,243 miles
    Test number
    329202283168
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine k light staying on

  22. Fail77,202 miles (+4,026)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,202 miles
    Test number
    218749973442
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine k light staying on

  23. Pass73,176 miles (+3,061)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,176 miles
    Test number
    448932792123
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass70,115 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,115 miles
    Test number
    677626591175
    • NoteRear brake discs blackened by corrosion.

  25. Fail70,106 miles (+565)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,106 miles
    Test number
    797585991134
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/S/Rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs blackened by corrosion.

  26. Pass69,541 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,541 miles
    Test number
    782760100216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,542 miles
    Test number
    301680989127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,542 miles (+21,768)14 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,542 miles
    Test number
    761947879174
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  29. Pass44,774 miles (+5,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    520518878138
    • NoteNearside front wheel arch damaged

  30. Pass39,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,691 miles
    Test number
    684277287133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail39,691 miles (+6,580)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,691 miles
    Test number
    222177287141
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Fail33,111 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,111 miles
    Test number
    232653376171
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  33. Pass33,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,111 miles
    Test number
    502413776117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 LJO

Does Y278 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 LJO expired on 18 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 LJO?
The MOT on Y278 LJO expired on 18 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 LJO done?
Y278 LJO was recorded at 131,760 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,058 miles a year.
Has Y278 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 LJO has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y278 LJO 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 LJO find?
Y278 LJO failed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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