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A2 YHU

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,423 mi
Last recorded137,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YHU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 137,423 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 135,346 miles

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 29 Jul 2024 135,345 miles

Brake cable damaged handbrake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 27 Jul 2023 133,405 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 133,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 131,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 129,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 127,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes got plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 125,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear brake wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 125,573 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear brake wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,903 miles

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills inspection limited

Pass 2 Aug 2017 121,963 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 119,179 miles

E M Warning light on

Pass 10 Aug 2015 116,580 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 10 Aug 2015 116,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 6 Aug 2014 111,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 108,856 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 105,438 miles

Engine light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,638 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 97,638 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,091 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 81,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,706 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 63,657 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 55,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 46,176 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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A2 YHU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 90,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 YHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 YHU registered?

A2 YHU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is A2 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 YHU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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