
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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.
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
Pass112,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 112,686 miles
- Test number
- 523596954778
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass105,292 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 105,292 miles
- Test number
- 769208933317
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass95,749 miles (+10,789)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 95,749 miles
- Test number
- 917149231351
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass73,066 miles (+12,231)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 73,066 miles
- Test number
- 660812049303
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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