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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,970 cc

Y278 XDVMOT history

Y278 XDV is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 131,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

Y278 XDV blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2023
Mileage
131,878 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 XDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 XDV was last recorded at 131,878 miles on 10 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2020: 118,272 km, lower than 118,887 km on 22 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,878 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Outer c v gaitor clip deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,878 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,878 miles
    Test number
    108789082777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,898 km (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,898 km
    Test number
    192106382453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,272 km (-615)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,272 km
    Test number
    702445636353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,887 km (+21,968)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,887 km
    Test number
    286980470554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,919 km (+19,660)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,919 km
    Test number
    702023576420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,259 km (+924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,259 km
    Test number
    335544419783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c v gaitor clip deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail76,335 km (+30,765)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,335 km
    Test number
    663800234068
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c v gaitor clip deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass45,570 km (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,570 km
    Test number
    158413617628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,562 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,562 km
    Test number
    641374176313
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about Y278 XDV

Does Y278 XDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 XDV expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 XDV?
The MOT on Y278 XDV expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 XDV done?
Y278 XDV was recorded at 131,878 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022.
Has Y278 XDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 XDV has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on Y278 XDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 XDV find?
Y278 XDV passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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