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Audi A2

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

L30 PHYMOT history

L30 PHY is a blue diesel Audi A2 first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 157,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

L30 PHY blue Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
157,544 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 PHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 PHY was last recorded at 157,544 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,544 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,544 miles
  • 2025 – 151,219 miles
  • 2024 – 146,504 miles
  • 2023 – 142,083 miles
  • 2022 – 137,690 miles
  • 2021 – 133,837 miles
  • 2020 – 129,633 miles
  • 2019 – 122,440 miles
  • 2017 – 115,059 miles
  • 2016 – 101,843 miles
  • 2015 – 94,637 miles
  • 2014 – 88,661 miles
  • 2012 – 80,648 miles
  • 2011 – 75,893 miles
  • 2010 – 69,331 miles
  • 2009 – 61,907 miles
  • 2008 – 50,601 miles
  • 2007 – 31,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,544 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S N/S

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    157,544 miles
    Test number
    530221193831
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail157,544 miles (+6,325)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,544 miles
    Test number
    459588438626
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBody panel insecure EXHAUST SHIELD (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass151,219 miles (+4,715)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,219 miles
    Test number
    369897121310
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass146,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,504 miles
    Test number
    267074656629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,504 miles (+4,421)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,504 miles
    Test number
    980041415657
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass142,083 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,083 miles
    Test number
    479640912017
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail142,083 miles (+152)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,083 miles
    Test number
    244903052764
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail141,931 miles (+4,241)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,931 miles
    Test number
    431206341938
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S N/S

  9. Pass137,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,690 miles
    Test number
    764894755373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S N/S

  10. Fail137,690 miles (+3,853)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,690 miles
    Test number
    366385477733
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S N/S

  11. Pass133,837 miles (+4,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,837 miles
    Test number
    732938528388
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S N/S

  12. Pass129,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,633 miles
    Test number
    797785387939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S N/S

  13. Fail129,633 miles (+7,193)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,633 miles
    Test number
    680534171560
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S N/S

  14. Pass122,440 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,440 miles
    Test number
    573086325487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S N/S

  15. Fail122,411 miles (+7,352)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,411 miles
    Test number
    596539665123
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S N/S

  16. Pass115,059 miles (+5,999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,059 miles
    Test number
    100400825501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S N/S

  17. Pass109,060 miles (+7,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,060 miles
    Test number
    625743453308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass101,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,843 miles
    Test number
    701274127689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,843 miles (+7,206)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,843 miles
    Test number
    515135236913
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass94,637 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,637 miles
    Test number
    175086305096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,661 miles (+8,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,661 miles
    Test number
    156130814081
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass80,648 miles (+4,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,648 miles
    Test number
    496646142468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass75,893 miles (+6,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,893 miles
    Test number
    539183751387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass69,331 miles (+7,424)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,331 miles
    Test number
    411513940338
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition

  25. Pass61,907 miles (+693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,907 miles
    Test number
    384444849343
    • 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)

  26. Fail61,214 miles (+10,613)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,214 miles
    Test number
    670546139399
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass50,601 miles (+19,104)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    664787088268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,497 miles
    Test number
    874123657263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 PHY

Does L30 PHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 PHY is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 PHY?
The MOT on L30 PHY is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 PHY done?
L30 PHY was recorded at 157,544 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 6,846 miles a year.
Has L30 PHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 PHY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 PHY 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 L30 PHY find?
L30 PHY passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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