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Audi A2

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y279 NLBMOT history

Y279 NLB is a black petrol Audi A2 first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

Y279 NLB black Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,661 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 NLB
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 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 NLB was last recorded at 90,661 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,658 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,661 miles
  • 2025 – 86,935 miles
  • 2024 – 83,723 miles
  • 2023 – 80,435 miles
  • 2022 – 79,173 miles
  • 2021 – 76,285 miles
  • 2020 – 75,557 miles
  • 2019 – 74,541 miles
  • 2018 – 73,762 miles
  • 2017 – 67,305 miles
  • 2016 – 61,942 miles
  • 2015 – 57,337 miles
  • 2014 – 51,652 miles
  • 2013 – 46,593 miles
  • 2012 – 42,535 miles
  • 2011 – 35,804 miles
  • 2010 – 35,312 miles
  • 2009 – 31,062 miles
  • 2008 – 27,776 miles
  • 2007 – 24,719 miles
  • 2006 – 20,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,661 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEml onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,661 miles (+3)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,661 miles
    Test number
    627261864699
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated.

  2. Fail90,658 miles (+3,723)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,658 miles
    Test number
    399341792977
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated.

  3. Pass86,935 miles (+3)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,935 miles
    Test number
    943531653311
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  4. Fail86,932 miles (+3,209)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,932 miles
    Test number
    114437735830
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  5. Pass83,723 miles (+3,288)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,723 miles
    Test number
    642836290002
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass80,435 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    547353445772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Fail80,435 miles (+1,262)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    843708500887
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass79,173 miles (+2,888)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    970219911470
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass76,285 miles (+728)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,285 miles
    Test number
    815571646092
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass75,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,557 miles
    Test number
    211071698386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail75,557 miles (+1,016)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,557 miles
    Test number
    626129685014
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,541 miles
    Test number
    525685086179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,541 miles (+779)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,541 miles
    Test number
    339289947264
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass73,762 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,762 miles
    Test number
    409156563526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,305 miles
    Test number
    935233503801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,305 miles (+5,363)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,305 miles
    Test number
    998749606903
    • FailureOffside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass61,942 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,942 miles
    Test number
    696531246954
    • AdvisoryENGINE DIAGNOSTIC LAMP ON.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail61,934 miles (+4,597)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,934 miles
    Test number
    658207434030
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryENGINE DIAGNOSTIC LAMP ON.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass57,337 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,337 miles
    Test number
    852099812635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,652 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,652 miles
    Test number
    126430074182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,593 miles (+4,058)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,593 miles
    Test number
    157354553183
    • NoteAdvise front tyres starting to perish.

  22. Pass42,535 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,535 miles
    Test number
    415262352163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,804 miles (+492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,804 miles
    Test number
    276887961479
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded.

  24. Pass35,312 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,312 miles
    Test number
    214705150489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,062 miles
    Test number
    180526989237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,062 miles (+3,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,062 miles
    Test number
    340716989272
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass27,776 miles (+3,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,776 miles
    Test number
    651606048213
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

  28. Pass24,719 miles (+3,780)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,719 miles
    Test number
    812009947293
    • 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)
    • NoteAll tyre treads perishing
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

  29. Pass20,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,939 miles
    Test number
    624511846209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 NLB

Does Y279 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 NLB is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 NLB?
The MOT on Y279 NLB is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 NLB done?
Y279 NLB was recorded at 90,661 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 3,478 miles a year.
Has Y279 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 NLB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y279 NLB 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 Y279 NLB find?
Y279 NLB passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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