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Y681 PVS

2001 Audi A2

Orange Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,539 mi
Last recorded134,539 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 PVS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2025 134,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working not fully secure falling off (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor pan within 30cm of seats (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front lower gearbox and sump damaged

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak badly leaking . ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 125,240 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 125,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 122,309 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside & nearside inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 121,023 miles

nearside rear tyre has multiple cracks on inside sidewall

Fail 18 Jun 2015 120,956 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has multiple cracks on inside sidewall

Pass 23 May 2014 117,144 miles

Both front tyres low and worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 117,042 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres low and worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres badly cracked and perished 185/50R16

Handbrake lever high

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 112,729 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 112,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake wear warning light on

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2012 105,035 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damp around offside of steering rack

front tyres wearing on edges

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 17 May 2011 96,922 miles

Oil leak

damp around offside off steering rack advise attention

Pass 19 May 2010 88,775 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 79,650 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 69,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 59,403 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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Y681 PVS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y681 PVS, 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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Y681 PVS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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