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Y712 JCP

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,842 mi
Last recorded136,842 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 JCP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 136,842 miles

eml light is on

Pass 13 Jan 2025 133,024 miles

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner sills/floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 130,913 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 130,913 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 23 Feb 2023 130,086 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 130,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 129,912 miles

Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both At Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 129,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake imbalance on rear axle, just met limits , adjustment required (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 129,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake imbalance on rear axle, just met limits , adjustment required (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 129,044 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 129,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,589 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 127,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,581 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,288 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 113,039 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 109,186 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 102,634 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 102,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 95,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has a cut on the sidewall but is not showing ply or cord.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 95,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre has a cut on the sidewall but is not showing ply or cord.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,498 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 91,495 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,678 miles

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

condition of rear number plate

Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,197 miles

condition of rear number plate

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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Y712 JCP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y712 JCP, 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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Y712 JCP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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