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RX51 YWW

2001 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

158,571 mi
Last recorded158,571 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 YWW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 158,571 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape advice to replace

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 144,910 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 130,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip to screen

Fail 8 Sep 2023 130,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip to screen

Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,360 miles

both front tyres perishing, wearing on inner edges

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 9 Aug 2022 119,349 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front tyres perishing, wearing on inner edges

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 1 Sep 2021 110,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative, First used before 1ST July 2008.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail in tread and cuts not exposed to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NS+OS, Not allowing inspection of bearings. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,681 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,654 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 101,136 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nsf brakepad warning wire damaged

nsf osf lower balljoint boots detiriated

rear numberplate detiriated

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 100,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,952 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 98,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,316 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 93,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,842 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 85,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,535 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 80,535 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,745 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 64,745 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,387 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,376 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection , o/s/r brake slightly binding, o/s/f steering rack damp, Plastic covers under side over brakes/steering.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,891 miles

slight brake bind from o/s/r

Fail 30 Aug 2006 48,431 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advice tracking check

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,431 miles

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both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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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RX51 YWW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX51 YWW, 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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RX51 YWW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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