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Y237 PWJ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,371 mi
Last recorded187,371 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 PWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 187,371 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 183,738 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 183,738 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 178,115 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 178,115 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 174,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 170,049 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 164,221 miles

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

Rear bump stops in poor condition

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 159,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 154,116 miles

rear bump stops in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2010 148,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 148,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2009 141,646 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 131,698 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 117,249 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 101,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 101,518 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y237 PWJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y237 PWJ, 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 Y237 PWJ registered?

Y237 PWJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y237 PWJ safe to buy?

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