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Y583 SBK

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,191 mi
Last recorded138,191 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY583 SBK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 138,191 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 132,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,532 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 122,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 122,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 116,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 110,309 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 168,888 miles

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected discs (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front pads worn

Offside Front Outer split but not leaking

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

Fail 30 May 2019 108,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi/catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear alloy wheel inner rim has damage

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle heavily corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 May 2018 97,401 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,872 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot damp

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

Fail 31 May 2017 84,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot damp

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

Pass 11 May 2016 63,741 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 63,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 2 May 2015 50,827 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 50,827 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre bold inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

rear springs rusting /corroded

some suspension components starting to rust / corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,900 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2013 33,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted is insecure

Pass 5 May 2012 26,467 miles

Front brake discs are very badly corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 26,467 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are very badly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,000 miles

inside face of front brake discs are pitted

Pass 5 May 2010 20,542 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 20,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,781 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,884 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 17,387 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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Y583 SBK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y583 SBK, 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 Y583 SBK registered?

Y583 SBK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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