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Audi A2

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y229 GFGMOT history

Y229 GFG is a blue diesel Audi A2 first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2022.

Y229 GFG 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 Nov 2023
Mileage
134,976 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 GFG
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
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 GFG was last recorded at 134,976 miles on 17 Nov 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,975 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,976 miles
  • 2021 – 133,082 miles
  • 2020 – 128,439 miles
  • 2019 – 120,885 miles
  • 2018 – 112,857 miles
  • 2017 – 104,237 miles
  • 2016 – 95,569 miles
  • 2015 – 85,865 miles
  • 2013 – 75,334 miles
  • 2012 – 65,801 miles
  • 2011 – 57,980 miles
  • 2010 – 50,725 miles
  • 2009 – 42,415 miles
  • 2008 – 34,111 miles
  • 2007 – 27,905 miles
  • 2006 – 26,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,976 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,976 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,976 miles
    Test number
    656006809972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail134,975 miles (+1,893)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,975 miles
    Test number
    705436722600
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass133,082 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,082 miles
    Test number
    193913916743
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail133,076 miles (+4,637)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,076 miles
    Test number
    853280376431
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers not tested

  5. Pass128,439 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,439 miles
    Test number
    569291364315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,438 miles (+7,553)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,438 miles
    Test number
    217636706709
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,885 miles
    Test number
    848720798915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan damaged

  8. Fail120,883 miles (+8,026)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,883 miles
    Test number
    436257084331
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged badly rubbed (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan damaged

  9. Pass112,857 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,857 miles
    Test number
    448281535929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail112,855 miles (+8,618)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,855 miles
    Test number
    490070755614
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass104,237 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,237 miles
    Test number
    488093149992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,137 miles (+8,568)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,137 miles
    Test number
    214407322274
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass95,569 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,569 miles
    Test number
    249545425437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,865 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,865 miles
    Test number
    688408795030
    • 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)

  15. Fail85,864 miles (+5)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,864 miles
    Test number
    257807695087
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  16. Fail85,859 miles (+10,525)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,859 miles
    Test number
    195492995056
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteHandbrake effort low.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, almost to ply. change asap.
    • NoteSuggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

  17. Fail75,334 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,334 miles
    Test number
    257192933395
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass75,334 miles (+9,533)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,334 miles
    Test number
    566492933386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,801 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,801 miles
    Test number
    928965352234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,543 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    158329752167
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perished on side wall

  21. Fail65,543 miles (+7,563)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    976319352137
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perished on side wall

  22. Pass57,980 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,980 miles
    Test number
    769128161197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,725 miles (+8,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,725 miles
    Test number
    211248850100
    • NoteOff side rear tyre perished

  24. Pass42,415 miles (+8,304)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,415 miles
    Test number
    542299869183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,111 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    122499348194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,905 miles (+1,409)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,905 miles
    Test number
    743932077161
    • NoteCuts in offside rear and nearside front tyres-no cords exposed
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall perishing
    • NoteRear tyre walls perishing
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  27. Pass26,496 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,496 miles
    Test number
    174156276043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCuts in offside rear and nearside front tyre walls,but cords not exposed
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding and lipping slightly

Questions about Y229 GFG

Does Y229 GFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 GFG expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 GFG?
The MOT on Y229 GFG expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 GFG done?
Y229 GFG was recorded at 134,976 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2022, an average of 6,507 miles a year.
Has Y229 GFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 GFG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y229 GFG 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 Y229 GFG find?
Y229 GFG passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off.

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