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Y688 EAF

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,546 mi
Last recorded116,546 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 EAF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,546 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,350 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 101,349 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,309 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 95,309 miles

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe on hub assembly / cut through (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,618 miles

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion that needs cleaning off then sprayed in a protective paint

Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake readings lower than expected

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

covers fitted on the underside

Fail 1 Mar 2021 80,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear brake readings lower than expected

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

covers fitted on the underside

Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,528 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,011 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,011 miles

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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,853 miles

tail gate warning up

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,545 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,655 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 45,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear o/s tyre cracking on the sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,414 miles

o/s door check strap worn

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,928 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,084 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,059 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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Y688 EAF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y688 EAF, 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 Y688 EAF registered?

Y688 EAF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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