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Audi A2

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y218 ARWMOT history

Y218 ARW is a blue diesel Audi A2 first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 223,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

Y218 ARW blue Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
223,189 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 ARW
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
2 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 ARW was last recorded at 223,189 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,443 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
746 miles
Average per year
8,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,189 miles
  • 2025 – 222,443 miles
  • 2024 – 220,297 miles
  • 2023 – 217,552 miles
  • 2022 – 214,798 miles
  • 2021 – 211,568 miles
  • 2020 – 208,855 miles
  • 2019 – 204,900 miles
  • 2018 – 201,094 miles
  • 2017 – 195,946 miles
  • 2016 – 188,750 miles
  • 2015 – 178,845 miles
  • 2014 – 169,049 miles
  • 2013 – 158,808 miles
  • 2012 – 146,723 miles
  • 2011 – 130,697 miles
  • 2010 – 115,783 miles
  • 2009 – 103,156 miles
  • 2008 – 90,403 miles
  • 2007 – 74,107 miles
  • 2006 – 54,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,189 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight play in off side front inner tie rod.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass223,189 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    223,189 miles
    Test number
    643811687994
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail223,189 miles (+746)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,189 miles
    Test number
    290275206885
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass222,443 miles (+2,146)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    222,443 miles
    Test number
    163707089205
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass220,297 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    220,297 miles
    Test number
    221927313448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass217,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    217,552 miles
    Test number
    526928372073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail217,552 miles (+2,754)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,552 miles
    Test number
    264579559240
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of brake hoses and tyres (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass214,798 miles (+3,230)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    214,798 miles
    Test number
    700610733805
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass211,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    211,568 miles
    Test number
    959148025546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail211,568 miles (+2,713)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,568 miles
    Test number
    256222572229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass208,855 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    208,855 miles
    Test number
    430293152119
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail208,826 miles (+3,926)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,826 miles
    Test number
    417680678902
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass204,900 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    204,900 miles
    Test number
    248114833741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass201,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    201,094 miles
    Test number
    332961445553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail201,094 miles (+5,148)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,094 miles
    Test number
    401576877481
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass195,946 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    195,946 miles
    Test number
    140971163967
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
    • AdvisorySlight play in off side front inner tie rod.

  16. Fail195,944 miles (+7,194)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,944 miles
    Test number
    331369334900
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
    • AdvisorySlight play in off side front inner tie rod.

  17. Pass188,750 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    188,750 miles
    Test number
    798913580899
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on shoulders

  18. Fail188,668 miles (+9,823)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,668 miles
    Test number
    228898605314
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on shoulders

  19. Pass178,845 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    178,845 miles
    Test number
    828928285178
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail178,845 miles (+9,796)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,845 miles
    Test number
    449622085105
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass169,049 miles (+10,241)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    169,049 miles
    Test number
    698405284196
    • NoteRear brake flexi slightly damaged
    • NoteSlight play off side front bottom ball joint

  22. Pass158,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    158,808 miles
    Test number
    589680693116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail158,808 miles (+12,085)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,808 miles
    Test number
    979850193179
    • FailureAdditional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Pass146,723 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    146,723 miles
    Test number
    397094092131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail146,506 miles (+15,809)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,506 miles
    Test number
    487408782194
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass130,697 miles (+14,914)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    130,697 miles
    Test number
    258603271477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNS rear wheel noisy when rotated but NOT rough at time of inspection
    • NoteBoth ns and os rear bump stops perished
    • NoteHand brake lever stiff in operation
    • NoteOil on minimum mark on dipstick
    • NoteSill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds fitted giving limited access to preacribed areas

  27. Fail115,783 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,783 miles
    Test number
    654358280100
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass115,783 miles (+12,627)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    115,783 miles
    Test number
    792398180160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass103,156 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,156 miles
    Test number
    843578489129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail103,154 miles (+12,751)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,154 miles
    Test number
    654367589128
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • NoteRear spring mount bushes worn

  31. Pass90,403 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,403 miles
    Test number
    152844298173
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable slightly chaffed on heat shield.

  32. Fail90,403 miles (+16,296)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,403 miles
    Test number
    434924898128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable slightly chaffed on heat shield.

  33. Pass74,107 miles (+19,120)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,107 miles
    Test number
    143578227249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail54,987 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,987 miles
    Test number
    121676786183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  35. Pass54,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,987 miles
    Test number
    954586186143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 ARW

Does Y218 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y218 ARW is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y218 ARW?
The MOT on Y218 ARW is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y218 ARW done?
Y218 ARW was recorded at 223,189 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 8,361 miles a year.
Has Y218 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 ARW has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y218 ARW 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 ARW find?
Y218 ARW passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint covers.

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