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Audi A2

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y37 OCTMOT history

Y37 OCT is a silver diesel Audi A2 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 239,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

Y37 OCT silver Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2024
Mileage
239,426 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 OCT
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 OCT was last recorded at 239,426 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,326 miles · 21 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
9,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 239,426 miles
  • 2022 – 233,489 miles
  • 2020 – 233,442 miles
  • 2019 – 232,930 miles
  • 2018 – 230,922 miles
  • 2017 – 228,380 miles
  • 2016 – 213,398 miles
  • 2015 – 196,083 miles
  • 2014 – 184,219 miles
  • 2012 – 167,030 miles
  • 2011 – 159,279 miles
  • 2010 – 150,006 miles
  • 2009 – 133,552 miles
  • 2008 – 117,164 miles
  • 2007 – 88,817 miles
  • 2006 – 74,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,426 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Centre Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,426 miles (+100)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    239,426 miles
    Test number
    220946434640
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail239,326 miles (+5,837)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,326 miles
    Test number
    832177869096
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak front n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect little resistance (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect little resistance (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass233,489 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    233,489 miles
    Test number
    330215567365
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top worn/stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top worn/stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail233,489 miles (+47)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,489 miles
    Test number
    101645165852
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top worn/stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top worn/stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass233,442 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    233,442 miles
    Test number
    569506346776
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail233,442 miles (+512)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,442 miles
    Test number
    366004311875
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass232,930 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    232,930 miles
    Test number
    508912854877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass230,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    230,922 miles
    Test number
    488840456674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail230,922 miles (+2,542)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,922 miles
    Test number
    966772261721
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass228,380 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    228,380 miles
    Test number
    770995005088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail228,378 miles (+14,980)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,378 miles
    Test number
    155266361944
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass213,398 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    213,398 miles
    Test number
    925529393737
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade slightly split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  13. Fail213,398 miles (+17,315)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,398 miles
    Test number
    802817506423
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade slightly split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass196,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    196,083 miles
    Test number
    269285284039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail196,083 miles (+11,864)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,083 miles
    Test number
    434737744403
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass184,219 miles (+793)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    184,219 miles
    Test number
    237782874255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail183,426 miles (+16,396)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,426 miles
    Test number
    378062864244
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOff side front tyre sidewall perishing

  18. Pass167,030 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    167,030 miles
    Test number
    109119872237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail167,023 miles (+7,744)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,023 miles
    Test number
    489428272220
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNsf coil spring not correctly located but not likely to come unseated
    • NoteNsf tyre spliting on inner sidewall

  20. Pass159,279 miles (+120)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    159,279 miles
    Test number
    585267971244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped, unevenly worn + corroded

  21. Fail159,159 miles (+9,153)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,159 miles
    Test number
    629776861231
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped, unevenly worn + corroded

  22. Pass150,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    150,006 miles
    Test number
    513629470227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail150,006 miles (+16,454)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,006 miles
    Test number
    241819270262
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  24. Pass133,552 miles (+16,388)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    133,552 miles
    Test number
    751861669287
    • NoteADVISE OSR BUMP STOP SPLIT

  25. Pass117,164 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    117,164 miles
    Test number
    863904868284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail117,147 miles (+28,330)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,147 miles
    Test number
    574930868282
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass88,817 miles (+14,802)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    88,817 miles
    Test number
    230688567049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    74,015 miles
    Test number
    491304496044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 OCT

Does Y37 OCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 OCT expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 OCT?
The MOT on Y37 OCT expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 OCT done?
Y37 OCT was recorded at 239,426 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 9,827 miles a year.
Has Y37 OCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 OCT has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y37 OCT 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 Y37 OCT find?
Y37 OCT passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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