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Y594 OCT

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,670 mi
Last recorded129,670 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY594 OCT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 129,670 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 128,351 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 128,220 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 122,102 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 116,202 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 116,202 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 108,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 82,019 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 82,012 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,357 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 68,357 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,892 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 64,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 60,642 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion lips on both front brake discs inner face

Fail 5 May 2017 60,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion lips on both front brake discs inner face

Pass 30 Apr 2016 56,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play inner rack ends

wiper detiorating

Fail 29 Apr 2016 56,405 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play inner rack ends

wiper detiorating

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,521 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 51,521 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,895 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,556 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,561 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,076 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)

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

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,457 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 25,929 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,910 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 21,909 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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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Y594 OCT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y594 OCT, 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 Y594 OCT registered?

Y594 OCT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y594 OCT safe to buy?

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