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A5 YMP

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,222 mi
Last recorded151,222 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YMP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 151,222 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 150,628 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 149,978 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 149,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 148,408 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 147,546 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 145,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 143,143 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 142,882 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake reading 50% of nearside reading

Offside rear service brake reading less than 50% of nearside reading

Pass 16 Aug 2017 139,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 134,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 127,805 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 120,619 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 13 Aug 2014 120,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 1 Aug 2013 112,703 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 91,659 miles

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,462 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,732 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,922 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 39,521 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 39,518 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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A5 YMP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A5 YMP, 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.

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What year was A5 YMP registered?

A5 YMP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is A5 YMP safe to buy?

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