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Y35 AMB

2012 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests38 (33 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.8%

Mileage

132,924 mi
Last recorded132,924 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY35 AMB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

33 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 132,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 250,069 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 132,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 244,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,721 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 121,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 237,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 113,136 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 227,815 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 103,820 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 103,815 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 214,840 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,998 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 203,189 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 77,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 189,647 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,739 miles

Central centre exhaust clamp corroded but still secure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 178,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,312 miles

Central centre exhaust clamp corroded but still intact

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 51,312 miles

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

Central centre exhaust clamp corroded but still intact

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 169,410 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,529 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 153,139 miles

rear wheels are binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2015 28,502 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 152,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 25,554 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BODY WORK DAMAGE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 146,978 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 146,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 142,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 138,749 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 134,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 4 Sep 2010 129,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 124,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 124,720 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2008 120,299 miles

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

slight squeeking from back brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2007 106,272 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 83,710 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 71,740 miles

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

under engin cover fitted

wheel covers fitted

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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Y35 AMB is a 2012 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.8%.

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 Y35 AMB, 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 14 years old, this Audi A2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y35 AMB is a 2012 Audi A2, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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