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White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,499 cc

Y8 AVAMOT history

Y8 AVA is a white petrol MINI Cooper first used on 1 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 48,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,436 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 AVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 AVA was last recorded at 48,436 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 4,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,976 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,460 miles
Average per year
4,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,436 miles
  • 2025 – 43,976 miles
  • 2024 – 37,357 miles
  • 2023 – 30,953 miles
  • 2022 – 26,061 miles
  • 2021 – 20,103 miles
  • 2020 – 16,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,436 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,436 miles (+4,460)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,436 miles
    Test number
    859331183931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,976 miles (+6,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,976 miles
    Test number
    582418949354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass37,357 miles (+1,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    37,357 miles
    Test number
    244939974003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass36,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,327 miles
    Test number
    924288894657
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  5. Fail36,327 miles (+5,374)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,327 miles
    Test number
    220925639406
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  6. Pass30,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    30,953 miles
    Test number
    309176236544
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge
  7. Fail30,953 miles (+4,892)2 dangerous1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,953 miles
    Test number
    371904355092
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad warning light on dashboard
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge
  8. Pass26,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,061 miles
    Test number
    589372907941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail26,061 miles (+5,958)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,061 miles
    Test number
    522861016496
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass20,103 miles (+3,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,103 miles
    Test number
    817013482893
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass16,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    16,187 miles
    Test number
    263664969294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about Y8 AVA

Does Y8 AVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 AVA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 AVA?
The MOT on Y8 AVA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 AVA done?
Y8 AVA was recorded at 48,436 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 4,974 miles a year.
Has Y8 AVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 AVA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 AVA 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 Y8 AVA find?
Y8 AVA passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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