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Y211 VJW

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

144,385 mi
Last recorded144,385 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY211 VJW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 144,385 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass scuffed by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt stalk slightly broken / working ok

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

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

Rear fuel filter damp

Fail 2 Sep 2025 144,385 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass scuffed by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt stalk slightly broken / working ok

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

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

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

Rear fuel filter damp

Pass 15 Aug 2024 141,136 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts, on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight seepage. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder, slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder, slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by wiper. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 141,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts, on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight seepage. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder, slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder, slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by wiper. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 138,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged working ok (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 132,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 132,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing but still prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 130,146 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,704 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 123,704 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,099 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 113,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 110,114 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 110,114 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,533 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 108,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 108,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,980 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 103,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 100,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,231 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,231 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,008 miles

slight play n/s/f tie rod

Fail 25 Jun 2012 75,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play n/s/f tie rod

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,483 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/s/f fog light unit hanging loose

Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,923 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

o/s/f centre wheel cap missing

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

split on o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 24 Jun 2010 62,751 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

o/s/f centre wheel cap missing

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

split on o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 4 Feb 2009 52,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 52,005 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,892 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 48,864 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,570 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,540 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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Y211 VJW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y211 VJW, 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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Y211 VJW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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