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Audi A2

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y281 SBKMOT history

Y281 SBK is a silver diesel Audi A2 first used on 18 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

Y281 SBK silver Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,893 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 SBK
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
18 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 SBK was last recorded at 119,893 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 4,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,082 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,811 miles
Average per year
4,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,893 miles
  • 2024 – 115,082 miles
  • 2023 – 110,248 miles
  • 2022 – 102,094 miles
  • 2021 – 95,179 miles
  • 2020 – 91,691 miles
  • 2019 – 85,407 miles
  • 2018 – 72,869 miles
  • 2017 – 57,930 miles
  • 2016 – 43,591 miles
  • 2015 – 42,972 miles
  • 2014 – 42,646 miles
  • 2013 – 42,001 miles
  • 2012 – 39,848 miles
  • 2011 – 37,161 miles
  • 2010 – 34,670 miles
  • 2009 – 33,495 miles
  • 2008 – 32,444 miles
  • 2007 – 30,975 miles
  • 2006 – 28,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,893 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured All four (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Both front tyres badly perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,893 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,893 miles
    Test number
    905214942385
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured All four (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  2. Fail119,893 miles (+4,811)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,893 miles
    Test number
    283503827196
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured All four (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  3. Pass115,082 miles (+4,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,082 miles
    Test number
    530345805861
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  4. Pass110,248 miles (+8,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,248 miles
    Test number
    910399408553
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,094 miles (+6,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,094 miles
    Test number
    842308537318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,179 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,179 miles
    Test number
    800798807926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,691 miles (+6,284)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,691 miles
    Test number
    758368076822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,407 miles (+12,538)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,407 miles
    Test number
    576895173607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,869 miles (+14,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    392186597916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass57,930 miles (+14,339)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,930 miles
    Test number
    967095228701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,591 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,591 miles
    Test number
    300645884684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,363 miles
    Test number
    328801653129
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly perished.

  13. Fail43,363 miles (+391)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,363 miles
    Test number
    323261580666
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly perished.

  14. Pass42,972 miles (+326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,972 miles
    Test number
    209115855431
    • NoteAll 4 road tyres perished

  15. Pass42,646 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,646 miles
    Test number
    158172064109
    • NoteWiper blade smearing

  16. Fail42,646 miles (+645)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,646 miles
    Test number
    808302264126
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteWiper blade smearing

  17. Pass42,001 miles (+2,153)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,001 miles
    Test number
    729110973153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass39,848 miles (+2,687)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,848 miles
    Test number
    909635282150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn thinner on inner edges-to keep checked
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteSill trims fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s washer reqs. aligning

  19. Pass37,161 miles (+2,491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,161 miles
    Test number
    157716681156
    • NoteSill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

  20. Pass34,670 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,670 miles
    Test number
    671982880155
    • NoteSill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

  21. Fail34,670 miles (+1,175)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,670 miles
    Test number
    803952180165
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

  22. Pass33,495 miles (+1,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,495 miles
    Test number
    753227279150
    • NoteSill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

  23. Pass32,444 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,444 miles
    Test number
    654294288154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSill covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  24. Fail32,444 miles (+1,469)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,444 miles
    Test number
    982013888142
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSill covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  25. Pass30,975 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,975 miles
    Test number
    232195887153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,973 miles
    Test number
    300728176176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,973 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,973 miles
    Test number
    272187076196
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about Y281 SBK

Does Y281 SBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 SBK is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y281 SBK?
The MOT on Y281 SBK is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 SBK done?
Y281 SBK was recorded at 119,893 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,664 miles a year.
Has Y281 SBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 SBK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y281 SBK 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 Y281 SBK find?
Y281 SBK passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: direction indicator slightly discoloured all four; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 5 more.

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