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Y586 RES

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

178,529 mi
Last recorded178,529 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 RES
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 178,529 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 178,520 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 171,700 miles

brake pad warning light on

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 171,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2023 162,630 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose rubber additional protective rubber detaching and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "stepping" and slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 162,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low looks like bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipes in axle beam to n/s and o/s corroded from hoses to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose rubber additional protective rubber detaching and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "stepping" and slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 157,555 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from back of block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is wearing and starting to step (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 157,555 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from back of block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is wearing and starting to step (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 144,575 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 144,575 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 131,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 131,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,267 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 125,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,258 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,086 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 84,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,325 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 81,619 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,770 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,210 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 69,210 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S Track rod has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,389 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,366 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,835 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 38,834 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 RES is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RES, 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 RES is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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