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Audi A2

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y286 RGMMOT history

Y286 RGM is a silver diesel Audi A2 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 224,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

Y286 RGM silver Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
224,486 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 RGM
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 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 RGM was last recorded at 224,486 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 2,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,480 miles · 24 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2,006 miles
Average per year
8,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,486 miles
  • 2025 – 217,477 miles
  • 2024 – 214,944 miles
  • 2023 – 212,119 miles
  • 2022 – 210,297 miles
  • 2021 – 207,093 miles
  • 2020 – 202,470 miles
  • 2017 – 196,186 miles
  • 2016 – 179,721 miles
  • 2015 – 159,981 miles
  • 2014 – 140,423 miles
  • 2013 – 122,429 miles
  • 2012 – 119,722 miles
  • 2011 – 113,011 miles
  • 2009 – 97,464 miles
  • 2008 – 86,765 miles
  • 2007 – 76,865 miles
  • 2006 – 65,648 miles
  • 2005 – 51,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,486 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,486 miles (+2,006)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    224,486 miles
    Test number
    931839636590
    • 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 cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail222,480 miles (+5,003)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,480 miles
    Test number
    162628207228
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass217,477 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    217,477 miles
    Test number
    963312821913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail217,431 miles (+2,487)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,431 miles
    Test number
    962727338476
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction material. (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside unable to check operation of headlamp leveling device
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp, poss leak. further investigation recommended.

  5. Pass214,944 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    214,944 miles
    Test number
    791436961462
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUndertray insecure unlikely to become detected

  6. Fail214,944 miles (+2,825)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,944 miles
    Test number
    389905809661
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose nut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUndertray insecure unlikely to become detected

  7. Pass212,119 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    212,119 miles
    Test number
    171529300910
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail212,119 miles (+1,822)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,119 miles
    Test number
    354479842329
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass210,297 miles (+3,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    210,297 miles
    Test number
    203945237593
    • 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 has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass207,093 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    207,093 miles
    Test number
    559993271277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass202,470 miles (+6,284)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    202,470 miles
    Test number
    868937313950
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass196,186 miles (+298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    196,186 miles
    Test number
    290110830741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail195,888 miles (+16,167)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,888 miles
    Test number
    948613042847
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp go on and off (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass179,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    179,721 miles
    Test number
    136213830632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail179,721 miles (+19,740)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,721 miles
    Test number
    371601233378
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass159,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    159,981 miles
    Test number
    391862742798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail159,981 miles (+19,558)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,981 miles
    Test number
    204670325748
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass140,423 miles (+17,994)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    140,423 miles
    Test number
    857738444215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel flap release not working
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished

  19. Pass122,429 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,429 miles
    Test number
    296253563209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp has condensation in lens

  20. Fail122,429 miles (+2,707)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,429 miles
    Test number
    459403163292
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp has condensation in lens

  21. Pass119,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    119,722 miles
    Test number
    426017932237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail119,722 miles (+6,711)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,722 miles
    Test number
    987999422290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass113,011 miles (+14)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    113,011 miles
    Test number
    485700351265
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs badly corroded
    • NoteO/S/F coil spring corroding
    • NoteO/S/F tyre bald on inner edge of tread cord not exposed at time of test
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  24. Fail112,997 miles (+15,533)2 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,997 miles
    Test number
    446784541250
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs badly corroded
    • NoteO/S/F coil spring corroding
    • NoteO/S/F tyre bald on inner edge of tread cord not exposed at time of test
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  25. Pass97,464 miles (+10,699)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,464 miles
    Test number
    820561159272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,765 miles (+9,900)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,765 miles
    Test number
    530407148239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    76,865 miles
    Test number
    823958217254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail76,865 miles (+11,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,865 miles
    Test number
    424756017257
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass65,648 miles (+13,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,648 miles
    Test number
    580580626280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass51,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    51,934 miles
    Test number
    352932825481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y286 RGM

Does Y286 RGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y286 RGM is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y286 RGM?
The MOT on Y286 RGM is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y286 RGM done?
Y286 RGM was recorded at 224,486 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 8,183 miles a year.
Has Y286 RGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 RGM has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y286 RGM 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 Y286 RGM find?
Y286 RGM passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perished; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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