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Y801 ETN

2001 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

171,334 mi
Last recorded171,334 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 ETN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 171,334 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 171,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 166,921 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 166,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main b/pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 163,758 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear /deteriorated and front cracked (0.1 (b))

rear axle and suspension corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 163,746 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting on inside edge down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear /deteriorated and front cracked (0.1 (b))

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 161,159 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored off wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light

Fail 3 Aug 2022 161,158 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned low (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle damaged not functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn and down to limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored off wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light

Pass 26 Aug 2021 158,538 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 158,536 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 156,248 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 152,132 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 151,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 150,983 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 150,978 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also binding (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Engine management light is illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 138,579 miles

engine management light on

nearside front lower suspension arm dust cover split and only just met requirement

offside front tyre worn smooth on shoulder

vehicle presented with broken oil dipstick but customer happy to test

Fail 11 Aug 2016 138,579 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front lower suspension arm dust cover split and only just met requirement

offside front tyre worn smooth on shoulder

vehicle presented with broken oil dipstick but customer happy to test

Pass 13 Aug 2015 120,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre to rear exhaust joint loose and rear joint leaking slightly

engine management light on

offside rear parking brake efficiency poor and may require adjustment

oil warning flashing even after small top up

Fail 13 Aug 2015 120,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre to rear exhaust joint loose and rear joint leaking slightly

engine management light on

offside rear parking brake efficiency poor and may require adjustment

oil warning flashing even after small top up

Fail 21 Aug 2014 118,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on dash

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,791 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2013 117,636 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,573 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 113,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2011 105,780 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 105,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 98,153 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 98,129 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 89,609 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 89,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,454 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,140 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,324 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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Y801 ETN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 Y801 ETN, 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 Y801 ETN registered?

Y801 ETN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y801 ETN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y801 ETN shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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