
Audi A6
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y298 TGVMOT history
Y298 TGV is a green diesel Audi A6 first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 227,129 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 227,129 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,207 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y298 TGV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A6
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y298 TGV was last recorded at 227,129 miles on 15 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 227,129 miles · 14 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,207 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 227,129 miles
- 2021 – 218,523 miles
- 2020 – 208,322 miles
- 2019 – 193,684 miles
- 2018 – 183,829 miles
- 2017 – 182,526 miles
- 2016 – 179,822 miles
- 2015 – 176,417 miles
- 2014 – 173,663 miles
- 2013 – 170,578 miles
- 2012 – 168,054 miles
- 2011 – 165,116 miles
- 2010 – 160,909 miles
- 2009 – 154,315 miles
- 2008 – 148,292 miles
- 2007 – 134,062 miles
- 2006 – 127,738 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryN/s front wing edge corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front arch has been tapped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,129 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 227,129 miles
- Test number
- 460345864145
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s front wing edge corroded
Fail227,129 miles (+2,280)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,129 miles
- Test number
- 708508444723
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s front wing edge corroded
Fail224,849 miles (+6,326)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,849 miles
- Test number
- 870895606683
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass218,523 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 218,523 miles
- Test number
- 190980412888
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front arch has been tapped
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail218,508 miles (+10,186)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,508 miles
- Test number
- 700315631017
- MajorExhaust system insecure centre clamp/joint broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front arch has been tapped
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass208,322 miles (+202)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 208,322 miles
- Test number
- 908562125804
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail208,120 miles (+14,436)3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,120 miles
- Test number
- 525984520264
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass193,684 miles (+9,855)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 193,684 miles
- Test number
- 915498703822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,829 miles (+1,303)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 183,829 miles
- Test number
- 863615242986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,526 miles (+2,704)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 182,526 miles
- Test number
- 497942439274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,822 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 179,822 miles
- Test number
- 258610417266
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
- AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding
Fail179,814 miles (+3,397)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,814 miles
- Test number
- 525399464654
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
- AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding
Pass176,417 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 176,417 miles
- Test number
- 805196555158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail176,417 miles (+2,754)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,417 miles
- Test number
- 437904555174
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass173,663 miles (+3,085)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 173,663 miles
- Test number
- 517621564111
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass170,578 miles (+2,524)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 170,578 miles
- Test number
- 218740773452
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass168,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 168,054 miles
- Test number
- 997812672126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,054 miles (+2,938)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,054 miles
- Test number
- 469771172161
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass165,116 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 165,116 miles
- Test number
- 815282371191
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail165,116 miles (+4,207)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,116 miles
- Test number
- 615532571184
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass160,909 miles (+6,594)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 160,909 miles
- Test number
- 601003470128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,315 miles (+6,023)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 154,315 miles
- Test number
- 643643969156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,292 miles (+14,230)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 148,292 miles
- Test number
- 624108858158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,062 miles (+6,324)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 134,062 miles
- Test number
- 144890977146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 127,738 miles
- Test number
- 550151796102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y298 TGV
- Does Y298 TGV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y298 TGV expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y298 TGV?
- The MOT on Y298 TGV expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y298 TGV done?
- Y298 TGV was recorded at 227,129 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2022, an average of 6,207 miles a year.
- Has Y298 TGV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y298 TGV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y298 TGV 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 Y298 TGV find?
- Y298 TGV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.
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