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Audi A2

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y295 VENMOT history

Y295 VEN is a silver diesel Audi A2 first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 182,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.

Y295 VEN silver Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2023
Mileage
182,984 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y295 VEN
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
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y295 VEN was last recorded at 182,984 miles on 3 Sept 2022, 1,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,242 miles · 1 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,742 miles
Average per year
6,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,984 miles
  • 2021 – 181,242 miles
  • 2020 – 178,707 miles
  • 2019 – 175,347 miles
  • 2018 – 170,866 miles
  • 2017 – 165,564 miles
  • 2016 – 160,206 miles
  • 2015 – 155,103 miles
  • 2014 – 149,724 miles
  • 2013 – 144,265 miles
  • 2012 – 139,103 miles
  • 2011 – 129,568 miles
  • 2010 – 118,586 miles
  • 2009 – 106,114 miles
  • 2008 – 97,144 miles
  • 2007 – 90,599 miles
  • 2006 – 82,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,984 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,984 miles (+1,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    182,984 miles
    Test number
    199178431182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass181,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    181,242 miles
    Test number
    327900930906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail181,242 miles (+2,535)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,242 miles
    Test number
    219484930493
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  4. Pass178,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    178,707 miles
    Test number
    345313834587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail178,707 miles (+3,360)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,707 miles
    Test number
    583474061558
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass175,347 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,347 miles
    Test number
    296051958744
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail175,345 miles (+4,479)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,345 miles
    Test number
    892641218151
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass170,866 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,866 miles
    Test number
    673496061437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass165,564 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    165,564 miles
    Test number
    626497506218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,560 miles (+5,354)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,560 miles
    Test number
    636803557379
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass160,206 miles (+5,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    160,206 miles
    Test number
    951539469836
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension rear bumps stops are split

  12. Pass155,103 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    155,103 miles
    Test number
    268050465491
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear bump stops perished

  13. Fail155,101 miles (+5,377)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,101 miles
    Test number
    679050465176
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear bump stops perished

  14. Pass149,724 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    149,724 miles
    Test number
    597156054145
    • 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)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS ARE SPLIT
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

  15. Fail149,724 miles (+5,459)1 dangerous6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,724 miles
    Test number
    248526754151
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS ARE SPLIT
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED
    • NoteNEAR SIDE INNER CV BOOT IS INSECURE

  16. Pass144,265 miles (+5,162)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    144,265 miles
    Test number
    228023363148
    • NoteALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
    • NoteFRONT ANTI ROLL BAR IS WORN

  17. Pass139,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    139,103 miles
    Test number
    627145362152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,103 miles (+9,535)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,103 miles
    Test number
    107885262113
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail129,568 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,568 miles
    Test number
    225299571400
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBoth front and o/s rear indicator bulbs are faded
    • NoteBrake discs are heavily lipped and worn advise replacement
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked

  20. Pass129,568 miles (+10,982)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    129,568 miles
    Test number
    916689371178
    • NoteBoth front and o/s rear indicator bulbs are faded
    • NoteBrake discs are heavily lipped and worn advise replacement
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked

  21. Pass118,586 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    118,586 miles
    Test number
    583732780144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail118,518 miles (+12,404)1 failure3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,518 miles
    Test number
    241021280125
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBrake discs are heavily lipped and corroded advise replacement
    • NoteIndictor bulbs are faded
    • NoteO/s rear tyre is badly cracked and worn to 3mm strongly advise replacement

  23. Pass106,114 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,114 miles
    Test number
    131594579163
    • NoteN/side front tyre wall cut and worn.

  24. Fail106,114 miles (+8,970)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,114 miles
    Test number
    984614479176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/side front tyre wall cut and worn.

  25. Pass97,144 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    97,144 miles
    Test number
    472889978167
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  26. Fail97,144 miles (+6,545)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,144 miles
    Test number
    820179778117
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  27. Fail90,599 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,599 miles
    Test number
    122114187117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNearside front brake pad sensor wire disconnected (faulty).

  28. Pass90,599 miles (+7,872)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,599 miles
    Test number
    902194687145
    • NoteNearside front brake pad sensor wire disconnected (faulty).

  29. Pass82,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    871243436152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y295 VEN

Does Y295 VEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y295 VEN expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y295 VEN?
The MOT on Y295 VEN expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y295 VEN done?
Y295 VEN was recorded at 182,984 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2022, an average of 6,147 miles a year.
Has Y295 VEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y295 VEN has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y295 VEN 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 Y295 VEN find?
Y295 VEN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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