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Audi TT

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y879 YJUMOT history

Y879 YJU is a silver petrol Audi TT first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

Y879 YJU silver Audi TT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi TT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2022
Mileage
149,517 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 YJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 YJU was last recorded at 149,517 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2019: 145,135 miles, lower than 145,151 miles on 4 Feb 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
149,516 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 149,517 miles
  • 2020 – 148,476 miles
  • 2019 – 145,135 miles
  • 2018 – 140,475 miles
  • 2017 – 135,214 miles
  • 2016 – 129,013 miles
  • 2015 – 120,231 miles
  • 2013 – 110,757 miles
  • 2012 – 104,898 miles
  • 2011 – 98,414 miles
  • 2010 – 91,558 miles
  • 2009 – 81,914 miles
  • 2008 – 78,594 miles
  • 2007 – 67,390 miles
  • 2006 – 58,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,517 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre just starting to crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,517 miles (+1)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,517 miles
    Test number
    442552914040
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre just starting to crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,516 miles (+1,040)7 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,516 miles
    Test number
    459187247544
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn and wrapped around tie rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre just starting to crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,476 miles
    Test number
    511754525764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,476 miles (+3,341)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,476 miles
    Test number
    372787120030
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,135 miles (-16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    145,135 miles
    Test number
    207343916139
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail145,151 miles (+4,676)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,151 miles
    Test number
    580987470226
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak No dampning (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,475 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,475 miles
    Test number
    810130489071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,214 miles (+6,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    135,214 miles
    Test number
    403104346445
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass129,013 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,013 miles
    Test number
    786109201156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,898 miles (+8,667)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,898 miles
    Test number
    147500190245
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass120,231 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,231 miles
    Test number
    335524615123
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail120,206 miles (+9,449)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,206 miles
    Test number
    758232015131
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass110,757 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,757 miles
    Test number
    686573613355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,649 miles (+5,751)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,649 miles
    Test number
    466045003358
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteSeveral sidewall cracks on o/s/f tyre but not showing cord

  15. Pass104,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    567569312325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,884 miles (+6,470)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,884 miles
    Test number
    925039812317
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  17. Pass98,414 miles (+6,856)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    98,414 miles
    Test number
    496734791288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,558 miles (+9,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,558 miles
    Test number
    114588290280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail81,914 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,914 miles
    Test number
    134784569135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass81,914 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,914 miles
    Test number
    914594169107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,594 miles (+11,204)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,594 miles
    Test number
    484872648146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,390 miles (+8,946)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,390 miles
    Test number
    261650017194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,444 miles
    Test number
    590099606161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y879 YJU

Does Y879 YJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 YJU expired on 5 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 YJU?
The MOT on Y879 YJU expired on 5 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 YJU done?
Y879 YJU was recorded at 149,517 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 5,826 miles a year.
Has Y879 YJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 YJU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y879 YJU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y879 YJU find?
Y879 YJU passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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