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Y733 NLB

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,500 mi
Last recorded83,500 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY733 NLB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 83,500 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 82,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 80,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,506 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 76,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,276 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front INNER TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 73,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front INNER TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 71,188 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 71,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 68,323 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 68,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,660 miles

Nearside Front track rod incorrect, designed for offside front fitment

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 66,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front track rod incorrect, designed for offside front fitment

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,759 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 65,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 28,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 28,533 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 19,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,494 miles

nail in tyre

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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Y733 NLB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y733 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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What year was Y733 NLB registered?

Y733 NLB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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