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Audi A2

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

L7 EPJMOT history

L7 EPJ is a blue diesel Audi A2 first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 166,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

L7 EPJ blue Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
166,952 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 EPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 EPJ was last recorded at 166,952 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,904 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
4,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,952 miles
  • 2024 – 160,059 miles
  • 2023 – 153,820 miles
  • 2022 – 148,431 miles
  • 2021 – 141,417 miles
  • 2020 – 136,720 miles
  • 2019 – 131,140 miles
  • 2017 – 124,491 miles
  • 2016 – 119,863 miles
  • 2015 – 116,830 miles
  • 2014 – 114,879 miles
  • 2013 – 111,135 miles
  • 2012 – 109,436 miles
  • 2011 – 107,504 miles
  • 2010 – 105,527 miles
  • 2009 – 103,799 miles
  • 2008 – 101,857 miles
  • 2007 – 97,114 miles
  • 2006 – 89,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,952 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear lots of corrosion at rear , axle , shocks , drums , springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Close to abandon test due to excessive mud build up underside. making it dificult to inspect testable items. requires clean.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,952 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,952 miles
    Test number
    622721024453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  2. Fail166,904 miles (+6,845)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,904 miles
    Test number
    779219624580
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  3. Pass160,059 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    160,059 miles
    Test number
    657211432063
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lots of corrosion at rear , axle , shocks , drums , springs

  4. Fail160,052 miles (+6,232)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,052 miles
    Test number
    596740624241
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak from exhuast , flexi and manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lots of corrosion at rear , axle , shocks , drums , springs

  5. Pass153,820 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    153,820 miles
    Test number
    183955015834
    • AdvisoryClose to abandon test due to excessive mud build up underside. making it dificult to inspect testable items. requires clean.

  6. Fail153,815 miles (+5,384)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,815 miles
    Test number
    917086092297
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component insecure inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component insecure inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClose to abandon test due to excessive mud build up underside. making it dificult to inspect testable items. requires clean.

  7. Pass148,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,431 miles
    Test number
    436944234401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail148,431 miles (+7,014)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,431 miles
    Test number
    709594209690
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass141,417 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,417 miles
    Test number
    297382385203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,415 miles (+4,695)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,415 miles
    Test number
    929517685590
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to chords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens faded but headlamp pattern still visable.

  11. Pass136,720 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,720 miles
    Test number
    863377952291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail136,718 miles (+5,578)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,718 miles
    Test number
    962164173612
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass131,140 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,140 miles
    Test number
    895882424112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail131,140 miles (+6,649)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,140 miles
    Test number
    697876911644
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass124,491 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,491 miles
    Test number
    196258077656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres in poor condition

  16. Fail124,489 miles (+4,626)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,489 miles
    Test number
    182112251096
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres in poor condition

  17. Pass119,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,863 miles
    Test number
    866864780717
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre in poor condition

  18. Fail119,859 miles (+3,029)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,859 miles
    Test number
    704238593715
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre in poor condition

  19. Pass116,830 miles (+1,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,830 miles
    Test number
    343970499244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass114,879 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    114,879 miles
    Test number
    858407204316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail114,878 miles (+3,743)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,878 miles
    Test number
    875794704351
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  22. Pass111,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,135 miles
    Test number
    988344853213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Fail111,135 miles (+1,699)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,135 miles
    Test number
    236254653206
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass109,436 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,436 miles
    Test number
    379351962441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass107,504 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,504 miles
    Test number
    389006561240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass105,527 miles (+1,728)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,527 miles
    Test number
    972100180208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs are slighty worn

  27. Pass103,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    103,799 miles
    Test number
    920400489260
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail103,799 miles (+1,942)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,799 miles
    Test number
    881650289225
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass101,857 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    101,857 miles
    Test number
    762680688290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass97,114 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    97,114 miles
    Test number
    310842867487
    • NoteKnocking noise from o/s/f of vehicle
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth and wearing outer edge

  31. Fail97,114 miles (+7,658)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,114 miles
    Test number
    873432667200
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteKnocking noise from o/s/f of vehicle
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth and wearing outer edge

  32. Pass89,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    89,456 miles
    Test number
    643618376202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 EPJ

Does L7 EPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 EPJ expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 EPJ?
The MOT on L7 EPJ expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 EPJ done?
L7 EPJ was recorded at 166,952 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,072 miles a year.
Has L7 EPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 EPJ has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 EPJ 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 L7 EPJ find?
L7 EPJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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