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Y605 OLF

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,635 mi
Last recorded175,635 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 OLF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 175,635 miles

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

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

O/s rear hand and foot brake not as good as n/s

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear plastic shock absorber shrouds have dropped

Surface rust on rear suspension

Fail 29 Oct 2025 175,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Plastic outer sill covers are fitted

Plastic shock absorber shrouds have dropped

Slight twist on both front seat belts

Surface rust on suspension components

Travel on handbrake lever and o/s not upto required standard

Pass 14 Nov 2024 161,564 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds have dropped

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 161,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working when side lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber shrouds have dropped

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/s front inner wing liner missing

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 145,787 miles

N/s rear shocker shroud has dropped

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 145,754 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Also backing is broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad light on

N/s rear shock absorber shroud has dropped

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 128,861 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front and n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 119,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 109,763 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 100,956 miles

Lower engine tray fitted; Sill guards fitted

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,635 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sill covers under trays

Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,427 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,302 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 72,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 68,532 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 68,532 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,218 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,376 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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Y605 OLF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y605 OLF, 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 Y605 OLF registered?

Y605 OLF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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