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Y118 PKY

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

167,477 mi
Last recorded167,477 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 PKY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 167,477 miles

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))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 163,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 149,309 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 134,638 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 119,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 106,231 miles

N\S\F outer CV gaiter leaking slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2019 105,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N\S\F outer CV gaiter leaking slightly

Slight travel in hand brake

Pass 15 Oct 2018 104,124 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter leaking

Wiper slightly worn

Fail 9 Oct 2018 104,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter leaking

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

Wiper slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced due to moisture in the light unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted slightly (2.2.D.2d)

brakepipes greased

Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced due to moisture in the light unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted slightly (2.2.D.2d)

brakepipes greased

Pass 29 May 2015 89,659 miles

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

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 7 Jun 2014 80,880 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,857 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,511 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 79,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning lamp on

front brakes tight

o/s.rear brake tight

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,254 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,644 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,117 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,137 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,782 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,247 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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Y118 PKY 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 88.5%.

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 Y118 PKY, 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 Y118 PKY registered?

Y118 PKY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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