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Y172 BFX

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

154,048 mi
Last recorded154,048 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 BFX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 154,048 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 151,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 149,469 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 149,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 146,496 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 146,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 143,907 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 139,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 136,083 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 130,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 124,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2016 120,217 miles

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

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 21 Oct 2014 114,297 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 108,161 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,610 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 92,564 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,218 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 41,200 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 41,200 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 36,848 miles

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

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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Y172 BFX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 Y172 BFX, 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 Y172 BFX registered?

Y172 BFX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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