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Audi A6

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y878 NLXMOT history

Y878 NLX is a blue petrol Audi A6 first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

Y878 NLX blue Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2023
Mileage
132,469 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 NLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 NLX was last recorded at 132,469 miles on 16 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2020: 128,228 miles, lower than 142,459 miles on 11 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,469 miles · 11 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,469 miles
  • 2020 – 128,228 miles
  • 2019 – 142,459 miles
  • 2018 – 111,215 miles
  • 2017 – 101,523 miles
  • 2016 – 91,288 miles
  • 2014 – 78,696 miles
  • 2013 – 73,421 miles
  • 2012 – 71,599 miles
  • 2011 – 67,572 miles
  • 2010 – 56,937 miles
  • 2009 – 51,881 miles
  • 2008 – 44,842 miles
  • 2007 – 37,889 miles
  • 2006 – 32,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,469 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (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 the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Headlamp images weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,469 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    132,469 miles
    Test number
    873725791739
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,469 miles (+4,241)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,469 miles
    Test number
    849673819665
    • MajorEmissions not tested Flexi Coupling - Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,228 miles (-14,231)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,228 miles
    Test number
    911408561454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,459 miles (+20,867)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,459 miles
    Test number
    617211820022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,592 miles (+10,377)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,592 miles
    Test number
    135906639952
    • MajorBody insecure exhaust shields (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to engine stalling (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass111,215 miles (+9,692)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,215 miles
    Test number
    174330214502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,523 miles (+10,235)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,523 miles
    Test number
    596832132395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,288 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,288 miles
    Test number
    945173289882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp images weak

  9. Fail91,273 miles (+6,905)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,273 miles
    Test number
    497598243283
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp images weak

  10. Pass84,368 miles (+5,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,368 miles
    Test number
    879987717993
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass78,696 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,696 miles
    Test number
    429702454467
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail78,696 miles (+3,709)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,696 miles
    Test number
    589211754350
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass74,987 miles (+1,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,987 miles
    Test number
    779713804020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass73,421 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,421 miles
    Test number
    117294303077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,599 miles (+4,027)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,599 miles
    Test number
    125584342093
    • NoteAll four disc's slightly rusty
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken

  16. Pass67,572 miles (+10,635)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,572 miles
    Test number
    755839521102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,937 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,937 miles
    Test number
    241125820421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,881 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,881 miles
    Test number
    253425729429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,842 miles (+6,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,842 miles
    Test number
    323727528140
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear

  20. Pass37,889 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,889 miles
    Test number
    570418427187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,402 miles
    Test number
    574265836150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 NLX

Does Y878 NLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 NLX expired on 15 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 NLX?
The MOT on Y878 NLX expired on 15 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 NLX done?
Y878 NLX was recorded at 132,469 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 6,253 miles a year.
Has Y878 NLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 NLX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y878 NLX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y878 NLX find?
Y878 NLX passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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