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Y598 BLS

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,059 mi
Last recorded142,059 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 BLS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 142,059 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 132,932 miles

Central Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 126,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 120,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 120,164 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 113,913 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 113,863 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 105,970 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 96,837 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 94,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 94,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 91,422 miles

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

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

offside door mirror taped secure

Pass 14 May 2015 89,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 88,388 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,369 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 86,502 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 86,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 86,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 83,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

catalytic converter rattling in exhaust box

Pass 15 May 2009 79,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 74,531 miles

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)

plastic under tray insecure on o/s/f

Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 70,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 68,050 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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Y598 BLS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 Y598 BLS, 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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Y598 BLS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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