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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.

Y298 TGV green Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass227,129 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass193,684 miles (+9,855)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    193,684 miles
    Test number
    915498703822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass183,829 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    183,829 miles
    Test number
    863615242986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass182,526 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    182,526 miles
    Test number
    497942439274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. Pass168,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    168,054 miles
    Test number
    997812672126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass160,909 miles (+6,594)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    160,909 miles
    Test number
    601003470128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass154,315 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    154,315 miles
    Test number
    643643969156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass148,292 miles (+14,230)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    148,292 miles
    Test number
    624108858158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass134,062 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    134,062 miles
    Test number
    144890977146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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