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Y574 FTA

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,644 mi
Last recorded119,644 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 FTA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 119,644 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 119,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 110,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 110,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,951 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 101,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,874 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,340 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 89,275 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,884 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 Jun 2016 86,908 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,585 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2013 81,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2012 80,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 75,273 miles

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

frontbrake discs in poor condition on inner side

Fail 11 May 2011 75,144 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

frontbrake discs in poor condition on inner side

Pass 19 May 2010 62,926 miles

wiper blade leaves slight residue at end of blade

Pass 14 May 2009 50,473 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 40,190 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,602 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,076 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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Y574 FTA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y574 FTA, 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 Y574 FTA registered?

Y574 FTA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y574 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y574 FTA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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