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Y714 LJB

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

232,295 mi
Last recorded232,295 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 LJB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 232,295 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 226,534 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 220,936 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 220,899 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 214,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 207,839 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 202,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 194,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 185,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 185,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 176,261 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 169,434 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 162,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 150,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 141,028 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 130,740 miles

pipe dangling loose behind front bumper

Pass 1 Apr 2011 121,589 miles

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

engine under tray dammaged

Pass 1 Apr 2010 109,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 94,733 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 77,179 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 76,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle has a fluid leak?????

Pass 19 Mar 2007 64,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,371 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 52,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y714 LJB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y714 LJB, 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 Y714 LJB registered?

Y714 LJB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y714 LJB safe to buy?

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