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Y586 GAX

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,099 mi
Last recorded130,099 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 GAX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 130,099 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,705 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 127,298 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 125,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 123,648 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 122,001 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 118,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,540 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 113,335 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 113,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 105,831 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 97,823 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 97,820 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,318 miles

front brake discs worn

off side front outer cv boot deteriorating

Fail 9 Sep 2010 95,263 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

off side front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,230 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,055 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,125 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,051 miles

Engine Undertray damaged

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,718 miles

ENG. MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y586 GAX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y586 GAX, 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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Y586 GAX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y586 GAX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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