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Y152 RBK

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

180,179 mi
Last recorded180,179 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 RBK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 180,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 163,732 miles

Offside steering rack-end balljoint worn.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 145,054 miles

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

Offside steering rack-end slightly balljoint worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 133,350 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 133,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 129,694 miles

Nearside inner rack end slight play

Offside inner rack end slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2022 129,693 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside inner rack end slight play

Offside inner rack end slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2021 125,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 125,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 121,213 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 121,213 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,045 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,684 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,607 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,179 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 96,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,656 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,857 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,194 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 66,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2007 57,094 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,650 miles

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

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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Y152 RBK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y152 RBK, 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 Y152 RBK registered?

Y152 RBK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y152 RBK safe to buy?

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