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Y724 KCS

2001 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,136 mi
Last recorded181,136 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 KCS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 181,136 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Jul 2026 181,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Sep 2021 176,354 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))

handbrake efficiency low just met requirements

Pass 2 Oct 2020 172,349 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 163,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 156,631 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 146,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 136,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

rear seats missing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 136,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seats missing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 126,845 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 126,782 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 123,929 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 113,860 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 113,837 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,922 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,788 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 95,788 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,550 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,422 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,456 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 72,491 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,672 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,562 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 57,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,772 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 50,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly 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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Y724 KCS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y724 KCS, 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 Y724 KCS registered?

Y724 KCS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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