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Y166 GHT

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,278 mi
Last recorded164,278 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 GHT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 164,278 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to floor

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

corrosion to fuel filter

Fail 30 Jan 2025 164,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight dull (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

damage to nsf floor

damage to nsf floor

fuel filter rotten

Pass 4 Jan 2024 159,868 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 159,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 155,734 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s an n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 151,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 148,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 142,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 133,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 121,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advisory // nearside front tyre perished

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under tray/ engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 121,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advisory // nearside front tyre perished

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under tray/ engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 112,154 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Apr 2015 108,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,577 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,425 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 94,443 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,279 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 89,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,352 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,382 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 74,629 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,031 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 64,943 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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Y166 GHT 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 83.3%.

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 Y166 GHT, 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 Y166 GHT registered?

Y166 GHT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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