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Audi TT

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y278 XJFMOT history

Y278 XJF is a black petrol Audi TT first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

Y278 XJF black Audi TT – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
141,719 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 XJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 XJF was last recorded at 141,719 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 2,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,727 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,992 miles
Average per year
4,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,719 miles
  • 2024 – 138,727 miles
  • 2022 – 138,606 miles
  • 2020 – 133,256 miles
  • 2019 – 129,424 miles
  • 2018 – 124,817 miles
  • 2017 – 119,155 miles
  • 2016 – 112,686 miles
  • 2014 – 108,039 miles
  • 2013 – 105,292 miles
  • 2012 – 101,166 miles
  • 2011 – 95,749 miles
  • 2010 – 84,960 miles
  • 2009 – 73,066 miles
  • 2008 – 60,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust heat shield

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,719 miles
    Test number
    378307929369
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail141,719 miles (+2,992)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,719 miles
    Test number
    305419424082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass138,727 miles (+121)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,727 miles
    Test number
    593117766575
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenerally rusty underneath.
  4. Pass138,606 miles (+5,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,606 miles
    Test number
    503423735235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass133,256 miles (+3,832)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,256 miles
    Test number
    829333810159
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass129,424 miles (+4,607)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,424 miles
    Test number
    980654630375
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
  7. Pass124,817 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,817 miles
    Test number
    158637488646
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  8. Fail124,816 miles (+5,661)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,816 miles
    Test number
    454244602827
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass119,155 miles (+6,469)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,155 miles
    Test number
    622007804072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass112,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,686 miles
    Test number
    523596954778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,686 miles (+4,647)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,686 miles
    Test number
    550131530429
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass108,039 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,039 miles
    Test number
    776289634312
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s rear disc inner face corroded
  13. Fail108,037 miles (+2,745)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,037 miles
    Test number
    556545134354
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s rear disc inner face corroded
  14. Pass105,292 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,292 miles
    Test number
    769208933317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,259 miles (+4,093)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    775356433366
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass101,166 miles (+5,417)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    101,166 miles
    Test number
    327680942353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir-bag light on dash
  17. Pass95,749 miles (+10,789)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,749 miles
    Test number
    917149231351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,960 miles (+11,894)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,960 miles
    Test number
    550100640315
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSrs light on
  19. Pass73,066 miles (+12,231)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,066 miles
    Test number
    660812049303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,835 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,835 miles
    Test number
    583281008177
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail60,835 miles2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,835 miles
    Test number
    242771408461
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y278 XJF

Does Y278 XJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 XJF is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y278 XJF?
The MOT on Y278 XJF is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 XJF done?
Y278 XJF was recorded at 141,719 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 4,596 miles a year.
Has Y278 XJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 XJF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y278 XJF 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 XJF find?
Y278 XJF passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both.

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