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Audi A2

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y218 AAMMOT history

Y218 AAM is a black petrol Audi A2 first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2023.

Y218 AAM black Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
98,129 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 AAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 AAM was last recorded at 98,129 miles on 31 Jan 2023, 2,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,866 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,263 miles
Average per year
3,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,129 miles
  • 2022 – 95,866 miles
  • 2021 – 92,170 miles
  • 2019 – 89,334 miles
  • 2018 – 86,740 miles
  • 2017 – 85,184 miles
  • 2016 – 80,506 miles
  • 2015 – 78,066 miles
  • 2014 – 68,361 miles
  • 2013 – 59,627 miles
  • 2012 – 56,369 miles
  • 2011 – 53,528 miles
  • 2010 – 49,430 miles
  • 2009 – 45,563 miles
  • 2008 – 42,454 miles
  • 2007 – 39,378 miles
  • 2006 – 36,340 miles
  • 2005 – 33,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,129 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,129 miles
    Test number
    162867961486
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,129 miles (+2,263)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,129 miles
    Test number
    348014677840
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,866 miles (+3,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,866 miles
    Test number
    386216462925
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,170 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,170 miles
    Test number
    177980388436
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail92,170 miles (+2,836)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,170 miles
    Test number
    649883130161
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,334 miles
    Test number
    465179151076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail89,334 miles (+2,594)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,334 miles
    Test number
    904697539327
    • MajorCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dangerous. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass86,740 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    180595248381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,184 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,184 miles
    Test number
    480635624402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate slightly loose but not likely to fall off

  10. Fail85,184 miles (+4,678)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,184 miles
    Test number
    774727932185
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate slightly loose but not likely to fall off

  11. Pass80,506 miles (+2,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,506 miles
    Test number
    327335930335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass78,066 miles (+9,705)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,066 miles
    Test number
    914070570470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked offside front lower corner

  13. Pass68,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,361 miles
    Test number
    497528594243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,361 miles (+8,734)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,361 miles
    Test number
    929507794291
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,627 miles
    Test number
    626728993246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,627 miles (+3,258)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,627 miles
    Test number
    359987493298
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r back plate damp

  17. Pass56,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,369 miles
    Test number
    618793192231
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Fail56,369 miles (+2,841)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,369 miles
    Test number
    337103392214
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Fail53,528 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    355390691478
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,528 miles (+4,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    979280491214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    321004990293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,430 miles (+3,867)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    763254390276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass45,563 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,563 miles
    Test number
    850299899249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,478 miles (+3,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,478 miles
    Test number
    203221279280
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,454 miles (+3,076)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,454 miles
    Test number
    754644568243
    • NoteEmmision only just passed, possible partial cat failure or ecu fault, further investigation required
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on legal limit, will need changing asap

  26. Pass39,378 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,378 miles
    Test number
    133705067299
    • NoteNsr tyre outter wall perished

  27. Fail39,378 miles (+3,038)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,378 miles
    Test number
    942855367258
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • NoteNsr tyre outter wall perished

  28. Pass36,340 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    853171566219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,600 miles
    Test number
    980409555232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 AAM

Does Y218 AAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 AAM expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 AAM?
The MOT on Y218 AAM expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 AAM done?
Y218 AAM was recorded at 98,129 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2023, an average of 3,714 miles a year.
Has Y218 AAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 AAM has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y218 AAM 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 Y218 AAM find?
Y218 AAM passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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