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Y251 WRM

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,496 mi
Last recorded127,496 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 WRM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 127,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,377 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 125,044 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 123,410 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 123,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 121,869 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 119,388 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 119,388 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,767 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 110,890 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 110,890 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,180 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 107,180 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 103,188 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 99,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,531 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,979 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,169 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 81,165 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 75,442 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,343 miles

Both n/s & o/srear bump stops deteriorated

Front wiper blade smearing

N/side rear wheel centre hub missing

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,260 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 52,260 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006 33,523 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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Y251 WRM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y251 WRM, 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 Y251 WRM registered?

Y251 WRM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y251 WRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 WRM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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