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Y778 VDA

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,208 mi
Last recorded85,208 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 VDA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 85,208 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 83,531 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,850 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,589 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 80,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 80,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,062 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,897 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,859 miles

Engine oil level low (added 1 litre before test)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,771 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre slight inner edge wear

Slight damage to offside front ABS wiring loom

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 63,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre slight inner edge wear

Slight damage to offside front ABS wiring loom

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,892 miles

Both front brake wear sensors loome rubbing on top of tyres & n/s/f c,v boot.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 56,892 miles

Both front brake wear sensors loome rubbing on top of tyres & n/s/f c,v boot.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,414 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 50,127 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,800 miles

Both front tyres are slightly deteriorated on outer sidewalls

Fail 23 Jun 2009 46,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres are slightly deteriorated on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,907 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 43,904 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,797 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,230 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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Y778 VDA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y778 VDA, 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 Y778 VDA registered?

Y778 VDA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y778 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y778 VDA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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