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Y181 ODV

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,426 mi
Last recorded172,426 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 ODV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 172,426 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2024 172,194 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear axle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Jun 2024 172,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle has excessive corrosion within prescribed area. Both rear spring perches. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at front pipe flexi join. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 168,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint gaiters perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on tread and worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 162,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 162,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 154,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight exhaust leak from front flexi section.

Fail 20 Jul 2021 154,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Seized (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight exhaust leak from front flexi section.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 147,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 147,712 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 142,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 136,118 miles

Front Brake hose slightly perished.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 136,118 miles

Front Brake hose slightly perished.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot clip. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 129,914 miles

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

slight oil leaks

Fail 4 Jul 2017 129,912 miles

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

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

slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2016 123,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,373 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 110,490 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 101,714 miles

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jul 2011 94,762 miles

front brake discs corroded an d pitted on inner edges !

Fail 21 Jul 2010 88,724 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs slightly corroded & worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,724 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded & worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 81,840 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 74,557 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 63,028 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 56,180 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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Y181 ODV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y181 ODV, 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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Y181 ODV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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