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Audi A2

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y265 DEFMOT history

Y265 DEF is a silver diesel Audi A2 first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

Y265 DEF silver Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2022
Mileage
198,755 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y265 DEF was last recorded at 198,755 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 7,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,523 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
7,232 miles
Average per year
8,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 198,755 miles
  • 2021 – 191,523 miles
  • 2020 – 182,047 miles
  • 2019 – 174,042 miles
  • 2018 – 168,796 miles
  • 2017 – 155,291 miles
  • 2016 – 143,415 miles
  • 2015 – 125,041 miles
  • 2014 – 109,462 miles
  • 2013 – 91,818 miles
  • 2012 – 88,754 miles
  • 2011 – 86,549 miles
  • 2010 – 81,042 miles
  • 2009 – 77,627 miles
  • 2008 – 73,892 miles
  • 2007 – 69,752 miles
  • 2006 – 63,555 miles
  • 2005 – 62,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,755 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below Limits On Inner Edge Showing 2nd layer of Rubber (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Side Wall Cut Showing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below Limits On Inner Edge Showing 2nd layer of Rubber (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to Outer Lens Cracked (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Outer Lens Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail198,755 miles (+7,232)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,755 miles
    Test number
    231064647687
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below Limits On Inner Edge Showing 2nd layer of Rubber (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Side Wall Cut Showing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below Limits On Inner Edge Showing 2nd layer of Rubber (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to Outer Lens Cracked (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Outer Lens Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,523 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    191,523 miles
    Test number
    394539832336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail191,521 miles (+9,474)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,521 miles
    Test number
    116050576939
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  4. Pass182,047 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    182,047 miles
    Test number
    542191916961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail181,171 miles (+7,129)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,171 miles
    Test number
    744240387557
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass174,042 miles (+5,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    174,042 miles
    Test number
    484064474050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass168,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    168,796 miles
    Test number
    391276533904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Fail168,796 miles (+13,505)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,796 miles
    Test number
    254265953555
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass155,291 miles (+11,876)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,291 miles
    Test number
    751639191350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass143,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,415 miles
    Test number
    377440183609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  11. Fail143,415 miles (+18,374)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,415 miles
    Test number
    819128675674
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Pass125,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,041 miles
    Test number
    165910195429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,041 miles (+15,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,041 miles
    Test number
    636049685096
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass109,462 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,462 miles
    Test number
    186356974078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  15. Fail109,462 miles (+17,644)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,462 miles
    Test number
    588146774048
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  16. Pass91,818 miles (+3,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,818 miles
    Test number
    425936263031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass88,754 miles (+2,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    676673492057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail86,549 miles (+1,695)3 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,549 miles
    Test number
    119972561232
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN\s\r reat belt outer casing broken

  19. Pass84,854 miles (+3,812)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,854 miles
    Test number
    967788501157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass81,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,042 miles
    Test number
    711666800131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,042 miles (+3,415)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,042 miles
    Test number
    551253200188
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass77,627 miles (+3,735)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,627 miles
    Test number
    260167709196
    • NoteAll 4 tyres low
    • NoteFront wipers slight smear ok at test

  23. Pass73,892 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,892 miles
    Test number
    460408498092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,752 miles (+6,197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,752 miles
    Test number
    181542987047
    • NoteChild seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

  25. Pass63,555 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,555 miles
    Test number
    621288506132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    62,540 miles
    Test number
    660987305369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y265 DEF

Does Y265 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y265 DEF expired on 12 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y265 DEF?
The MOT on Y265 DEF expired on 12 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y265 DEF done?
Y265 DEF was recorded at 198,755 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 8,331 miles a year.
Has Y265 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 DEF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y265 DEF 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 Y265 DEF find?
Y265 DEF failed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limits on inner edge showing 2nd layer of rubber; nearside front outer tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall cut showing cords; offside front inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limits on inner edge showing 2nd layer of rubber, and 8 more.

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