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Audi A6

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,393 cc

Y279 LWLMOT history

Y279 LWL is a blue petrol Audi A6 first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 60,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

Y279 LWL blue Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
60,374 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 LWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 LWL was last recorded at 60,374 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,271 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
1,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,374 miles
  • 2025 – 60,271 miles
  • 2024 – 60,263 miles
  • 2023 – 59,766 miles
  • 2022 – 59,232 miles
  • 2021 – 58,327 miles
  • 2020 – 57,430 miles
  • 2018 – 56,040 miles
  • 2017 – 55,295 miles
  • 2016 – 49,824 miles
  • 2015 – 45,684 miles
  • 2014 – 42,176 miles
  • 2013 – 35,868 miles
  • 2012 – 34,499 miles
  • 2011 – 33,671 miles
  • 2010 – 33,223 miles
  • 2009 – 31,929 miles
  • 2008 – 31,046 miles
  • 2007 – 30,168 miles
  • 2006 – 27,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,374 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,374 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    60,374 miles
    Test number
    234637190155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,271 miles (+8)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,271 miles
    Test number
    857675144841
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass60,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,263 miles
    Test number
    919666416633
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail60,263 miles (+497)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,263 miles
    Test number
    747828332169
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass59,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,766 miles
    Test number
    831618842838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,765 miles (+533)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,765 miles
    Test number
    529261125380
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass59,232 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    811807283134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail59,231 miles (+904)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,231 miles
    Test number
    838210091905
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,327 miles
    Test number
    831453498122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail58,327 miles (+897)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,327 miles
    Test number
    333472405593
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass57,430 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    928549380921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail57,427 miles (+1,387)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,427 miles
    Test number
    817782011889
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass56,040 miles (+745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    103274756757
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass55,295 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,295 miles
    Test number
    450812614667
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail55,289 miles (+5,465)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,289 miles
    Test number
    910711888849
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass49,824 miles (+4,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,824 miles
    Test number
    777463403674
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass45,684 miles (+3,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,684 miles
    Test number
    707523775144
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass42,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,176 miles
    Test number
    236235684052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,176 miles (+6,308)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,176 miles
    Test number
    909485384008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass35,868 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,868 miles
    Test number
    117545483402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,499 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,499 miles
    Test number
    296528782027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,671 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,671 miles
    Test number
    109457371096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,223 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,223 miles
    Test number
    340095680056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,929 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,929 miles
    Test number
    751680899074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,046 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,046 miles
    Test number
    770618688023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,168 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,168 miles
    Test number
    481057787034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,946 miles
    Test number
    123400786498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 LWL

Does Y279 LWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 LWL is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 LWL?
The MOT on Y279 LWL is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 LWL done?
Y279 LWL was recorded at 60,374 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 1,605 miles a year.
Has Y279 LWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 LWL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y279 LWL 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 Y279 LWL find?
Y279 LWL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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