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VE51 YLY

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

253,570 mi
Last recorded253,570 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YLY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 253,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 248,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 243,121 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 242,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 239,534 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 235,591 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 235,588 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 231,387 miles

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

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

battery light on

Pass 14 Dec 2018 219,426 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 203,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

battery light on

Fail 29 Dec 2017 203,463 miles

rear brake binding (both sides) (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

battery light on

Pass 19 Dec 2016 179,894 miles

Battery light on

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Unable to open bonnet due to manufacture specifications

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 159,115 miles

battery light on

child seat unable full inspection on seat belt

e.m.light on

engine covers unable full inspection on some components

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 135,837 miles

battery light on

Pass 14 Dec 2013 111,549 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 90,154 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,016 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 58,961 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,395 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,823 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,124 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,605 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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VE51 YLY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VE51 YLY, 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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VE51 YLY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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