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Audi A2

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y879 EBBMOT history

Y879 EBB is a blue petrol Audi A2 first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

Y879 EBB blue Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
134,610 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 EBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 EBB was last recorded at 134,610 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,610 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,610 miles
  • 2024 – 129,976 miles
  • 2020 – 128,923 miles
  • 2019 – 126,890 miles
  • 2018 – 124,883 miles
  • 2017 – 122,548 miles
  • 2016 – 119,805 miles
  • 2015 – 117,074 miles
  • 2014 – 114,239 miles
  • 2013 – 111,650 miles
  • 2012 – 109,946 miles
  • 2011 – 98,603 miles
  • 2010 – 83,927 miles
  • 2009 – 71,275 miles
  • 2008 – 59,703 miles
  • 2007 – 49,506 miles
  • 2006 – 37,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,610 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corroded axle/subframe/brake pipeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,610 miles
    Test number
    637287271113
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded axle/subframe/brake pipe

  2. Fail134,610 miles2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,610 miles
    Test number
    705921290054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded axle/subframe/brake pipe

  3. Fail134,610 miles (+4,634)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,610 miles
    Test number
    737330584772
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion

  4. Pass129,976 miles (+1,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,976 miles
    Test number
    736406552240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass128,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,923 miles
    Test number
    896889069067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,923 miles (+2,033)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,923 miles
    Test number
    891469274358
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass126,890 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,890 miles
    Test number
    165523335032
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail126,890 miles (+2,007)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,890 miles
    Test number
    448614067349
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass124,883 miles (+2,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,883 miles
    Test number
    603295371082
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light

  10. Pass122,548 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,548 miles
    Test number
    489503513017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,499 miles (+2,694)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,499 miles
    Test number
    535180351043
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass119,805 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,805 miles
    Test number
    207788284134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    618840955091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,074 miles (+2,835)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    837670355064
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass114,239 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,239 miles
    Test number
    329470954036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,650 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    111,650 miles
    Test number
    149073433099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,946 miles (+11,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,946 miles
    Test number
    168667432494
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass98,603 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    98,603 miles
    Test number
    679588331042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,577 miles (+14,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,577 miles
    Test number
    108106431080
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,927 miles (+12,652)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,927 miles
    Test number
    223544940009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass71,275 miles (+11,572)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    444741159078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,703 miles (+10,197)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,703 miles
    Test number
    241422388093
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass49,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,506 miles
    Test number
    974823607167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,506 miles (+11,612)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,506 miles
    Test number
    430073207167
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass37,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,894 miles
    Test number
    553472476070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 EBB

Does Y879 EBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 EBB expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 EBB?
The MOT on Y879 EBB expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 EBB done?
Y879 EBB was recorded at 134,610 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 5,070 miles a year.
Has Y879 EBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 EBB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y879 EBB 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 Y879 EBB find?
Y879 EBB passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; under body corroded axle/subframe/brake pipe.

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