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Audi A2

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y248 HPEMOT history

Y248 HPE is a silver petrol Audi A2 first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

Y248 HPE silver Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
169,783 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 HPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 HPE was last recorded at 169,783 miles on 2 May 2026, 9,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,566 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,217 miles
Average per year
5,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,783 miles
  • 2025 – 160,566 miles
  • 2023 – 160,373 miles
  • 2022 – 160,322 miles
  • 2021 – 160,249 miles
  • 2020 – 160,110 miles
  • 2019 – 157,763 miles
  • 2018 – 156,306 miles
  • 2017 – 154,359 miles
  • 2016 – 149,991 miles
  • 2015 – 142,435 miles
  • 2014 – 137,979 miles
  • 2013 – 133,941 miles
  • 2011 – 124,008 miles
  • 2010 – 114,890 miles
  • 2009 – 103,236 miles
  • 2008 – 89,369 miles
  • 2007 – 77,379 miles
  • 2006 – 59,530 miles
  • 2005 – 46,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,783 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,783 miles (+9,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    169,783 miles
    Test number
    599293315943
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass160,566 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    160,566 miles
    Test number
    905376041249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail160,555 miles (+182)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,555 miles
    Test number
    811754439626
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed wont go through idle part of test as CO content too high on idle (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition greasey substance coverin 40 percent of screen from outside in swept area that wipers and washers wont clear you need to be able to see clearly through the swept area of the windscreen windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil spring missing locating rubber as they have deteriorated so badly they've nearly disintegrated making the coil spring loose in there mountings but not likley to fall out but borderline failure
  4. Pass160,373 miles (+51)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,373 miles
    Test number
    836513253820
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass160,322 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,322 miles
    Test number
    448557910607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp water ingress
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail160,310 miles (+61)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,310 miles
    Test number
    352743763006
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wiper,s slow in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front water in headlamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWater in boot
  7. Pass160,249 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,249 miles
    Test number
    529385946319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in o/s/f headlamp
  8. Fail160,249 miles (+139)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,249 miles
    Test number
    942929442551
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in o/s/f headlamp
  9. Pass160,110 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,110 miles
    Test number
    607143087064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front (Shock absorber casing corroded)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front (Shock absorber casing corroded)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail160,110 miles (+2,347)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,110 miles
    Test number
    215451059444
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front (Shock absorber casing corroded)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front (Shock absorber casing corroded)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass157,763 miles (+1,457)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    157,763 miles
    Test number
    620772734831
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake "lazy"
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass156,306 miles (+1,947)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    156,306 miles
    Test number
    471428554343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass154,359 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,359 miles
    Test number
    855461770984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail154,322 miles (+4,331)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,322 miles
    Test number
    851150092191
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass149,991 miles (+7,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    149,991 miles
    Test number
    260952335988
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass142,435 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,435 miles
    Test number
    527449185016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,979 miles (+4,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    137,979 miles
    Test number
    557667784072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  18. Pass133,941 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,941 miles
    Test number
    705197603149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth number plates have slightly under spaced figures but not likely to be misread
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
    • NoteWindowscreen has scratching caused by wiper blade (not classed as damage)
  19. Fail133,941 miles (+9,933)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,941 miles
    Test number
    936325503121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth number plates have slightly under spaced figures but not likely to be misread
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
    • NoteWindowscreen has scratching caused by wiper blade (not classed as damage)
  20. Pass124,008 miles (+9,118)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    187999771231
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perrished
    • NoteFront brake disks corroded and worn
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight damage to sidewall
  21. Pass114,890 miles (+11,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    114,890 miles
    Test number
    542060280254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass103,236 miles (+13,867)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    103,236 miles
    Test number
    870738179259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,369 miles (+11,990)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,369 miles
    Test number
    343076468489
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre has a slight,shallow cut on inside shoulder.
  24. Pass77,379 miles (+17,849)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    970304477212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,530 miles (+12,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,530 miles
    Test number
    484242306250
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Pass46,936 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    303746405266
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low and inside edges worn away.
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low.

Questions about Y248 HPE

Does Y248 HPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y248 HPE is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y248 HPE?
The MOT on Y248 HPE is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y248 HPE done?
Y248 HPE was recorded at 169,783 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 5,915 miles a year.
Has Y248 HPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 HPE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y248 HPE 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 Y248 HPE find?
Y248 HPE passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside.

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