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Y697 GNY

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 GNY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 141,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 140,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 138,027 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 135,872 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 134,091 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 134,080 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 127,137 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 119,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 119,495 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 112,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,819 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,801 miles

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

Rear brakes squeak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,723 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 78,721 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,647 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,390 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,852 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,374 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,663 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,897 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,242 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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Y697 GNY 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 87.5%.

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 Y697 GNY, 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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Y697 GNY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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