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2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,689 mi
Last recorded153,689 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 BAH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 153,689 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 146,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cuts but not reaching the cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 146,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 145,154 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 145,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 139,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2020 139,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 130,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both locating rubbers perished (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 122,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both locating rubbers perished (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 120,760 miles

engine mil on

rear spring assistors condition poor

rear spring bottom rubbers condition poor

Pass 18 May 2016 117,311 miles

Nearside Rear spring assistor condition poor

mil lamp

Fail 10 May 2016 117,204 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear spring assistor condition poor

mil lamp

Pass 12 May 2015 112,723 miles

mil lamp on

Pass 14 Apr 2014 107,470 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 101,908 miles

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 11 May 2012 96,654 miles

both front door check straps worn

engine oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 96,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front door check straps worn

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,573 miles

dent in n/s/f wheel inner rim

front anti roll bar corroded

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

sill & engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,278 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES AND BAR WORN

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,018 miles

Front Anti-Roll Bar Cracked but not seriously weakened

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 58,022 miles

Front anti-roll bar shoulders cracked and bushes corroding.

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,768 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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Y179 BAH is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 Y179 BAH, 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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Y179 BAH is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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