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Y241 MBL

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,565 mi
Last recorded78,565 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 MBL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,565 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 73,572 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle & suspension components are heavily corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,712 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot n/s (2.1.5 (a))

rear axle corroding around stub axle mounts

rear shosck casings corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot ns (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear axle beam, shock casings and coil springs corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,879 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,994 miles

Nearside rack boot damp

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

corosion on rear axle beam and suspension parts

light corosion on brake discs

Fail 16 Aug 2016 59,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rack boot damp

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

corosion on rear axle beam and suspension parts

light corosion on brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,000 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 59,000 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,094 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering rack damp

small cracks on o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,070 miles

both rear brake pipes to cylinders salt corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,659 miles

steering rack damp

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 55,659 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,722 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,820 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 49,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,391 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracks on rear tyres

rear no/plate discoloured

wiper blade perished

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,624 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 38,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,252 miles

drivers side rear tyre, cut to cords in side wall

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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Y241 MBL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y241 MBL, 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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Y241 MBL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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