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SP51 YHS

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,717 mi
Last recorded157,717 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 YHS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 157,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 155,239 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 155,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 152,414 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 150,685 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 150,661 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 149,421 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 149,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 146,002 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 140,946 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 136,070 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 130,585 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 124,550 miles

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

n/sf tyre worn inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn outside edge

Fail 28 Jan 2013 119,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 119,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 112,256 miles

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

o/s front brake binding slighty

Pass 3 Nov 2010 106,130 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 5 Nov 2009 99,926 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 94,531 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 87,903 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 81,776 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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SP51 YHS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SP51 YHS, 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 SP51 YHS registered?

SP51 YHS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is SP51 YHS safe to buy?

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