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RE51 YYK

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,087 mi
Last recorded119,087 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 YYK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 119,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 114,396 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 112,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,800 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 109,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,161 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 108,666 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 108,662 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 108,450 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 108,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,316 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 101,244 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 91,071 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,701 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 84,701 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,398 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,683 miles

Front anti-roll bar links ball joint gaiters split n/s and o/s

Pass 9 Dec 2009 76,866 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 75,798 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 75,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,573 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 74,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,696 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 66,693 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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RE51 YYK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RE51 YYK, 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 RE51 YYK registered?

RE51 YYK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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