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Audi A2

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y285 EAHMOT history

Y285 EAH is a silver diesel Audi A2 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 199,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

Y285 EAH silver Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
199,553 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 EAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 EAH was last recorded at 199,553 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,513 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,040 miles
Average per year
7,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,553 miles
  • 2024 – 197,513 miles
  • 2023 – 194,949 miles
  • 2022 – 193,394 miles
  • 2021 – 191,434 miles
  • 2020 – 184,692 miles
  • 2019 – 181,786 miles
  • 2018 – 175,248 miles
  • 2017 – 168,524 miles
  • 2016 – 160,488 miles
  • 2015 – 152,227 miles
  • 2014 – 142,176 miles
  • 2013 – 130,889 miles
  • 2012 – 119,760 miles
  • 2011 – 108,262 miles
  • 2010 – 97,770 miles
  • 2009 – 83,050 miles
  • 2008 – 72,291 miles
  • 2007 – 61,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,553 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension Macpherson strut top mounting bearing noisey

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,553 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    199,553 miles
    Test number
    835827105940
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension Macpherson strut top mounting bearing noisey

  2. Fail199,553 miles (+2,040)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,553 miles
    Test number
    134774839222
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass197,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    197,513 miles
    Test number
    797344778798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail197,513 miles (+2,563)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,513 miles
    Test number
    174776378840
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns poor

  5. Pass194,950 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    194,950 miles
    Test number
    426826750857
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail194,949 miles (+1,555)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,949 miles
    Test number
    219201450891
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass193,394 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    193,394 miles
    Test number
    880669070732
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Fail193,394 miles (+1,960)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,394 miles
    Test number
    331372410880
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass191,434 miles (+6,742)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    191,434 miles
    Test number
    844436520725
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass184,692 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    184,692 miles
    Test number
    972539843392
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail184,692 miles (+2,906)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,692 miles
    Test number
    207518476051
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass181,786 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    181,786 miles
    Test number
    476221187914
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Fail181,786 miles (+6,538)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,786 miles
    Test number
    157816707486
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass175,248 miles (+6,724)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    175,248 miles
    Test number
    742355431352
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass168,524 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    168,524 miles
    Test number
    379496042521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail168,512 miles (+8,024)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,512 miles
    Test number
    748604245738
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass160,488 miles (+8,261)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    160,488 miles
    Test number
    437019872591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass152,227 miles (+10,051)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    152,227 miles
    Test number
    367135100561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass142,176 miles (+11,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    142,176 miles
    Test number
    656092934228
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass130,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    130,889 miles
    Test number
    829511843250
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Fail130,889 miles (+11,129)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,889 miles
    Test number
    255379133253
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass119,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    119,760 miles
    Test number
    659551342251
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail119,760 miles (+11,498)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,760 miles
    Test number
    719246532287
    • FailureAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass108,262 miles (+10,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,262 miles
    Test number
    338234831467
    • NoteN s f driveshaft gator insecure

  25. Pass97,770 miles (+14,720)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    97,770 miles
    Test number
    944599820277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,050 miles (+10,759)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,050 miles
    Test number
    243409829230
    • NoteO/s track rod end incorrect, but not affecting steering

  27. Pass72,291 miles (+11,037)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,291 miles
    Test number
    692128748276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,254 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    284016027376
    • NoteSlight dent in both nearside wheel rims
    • NoteUndertray fitted
    • NoteWindscreen repaired inside zone a

  29. Fail61,254 miles (+4,858)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    424825627301
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre low/cut in side wall not to cords
    • NoteSmall dent in nearside rear wheel
    • NoteUndertray fitted
    • NoteWindscreen repaired inside zone a

  30. Pass56,396 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,396 miles
    Test number
    860159607088
    • NoteSee previous vt32 332029507083

  31. Fail56,396 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,396 miles
    Test number
    332029507083
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y285 EAH

Does Y285 EAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 EAH is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y285 EAH?
The MOT on Y285 EAH is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y285 EAH done?
Y285 EAH was recorded at 199,553 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 7,557 miles a year.
Has Y285 EAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 EAH has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y285 EAH 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 Y285 EAH find?
Y285 EAH passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex, and 1 more.

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