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Y729 NLB

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,053 mi
Last recorded126,053 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 NLB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 126,053 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 126,052 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 122,736 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 119,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 116,421 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 116,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 112,034 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 112,032 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 108,154 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 108,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 103,828 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 103,827 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 99,682 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 99,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly cracking/wear on the edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,858 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 95,855 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,371 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,371 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,369 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 79,364 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,677 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,050 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 66,050 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,719 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,837 miles

advice near side and off side front brake discs.

dampness in near side head light unit. pass and advice.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,997 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,216 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 38,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,934 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,044 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 16,358 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side and off side front tyre walls have cracks on them.(pass and advise)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,358 miles

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

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

near side and off side front tyre walls have cracks on them.(pass and advise)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 13,777 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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Y729 NLB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y729 NLB, 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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Y729 NLB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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