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Y846 DWL

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,342 mi
Last recorded82,342 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 DWL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 82,342 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 82,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 81,417 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2024 81,025 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Fail 29 Jan 2024 81,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,059 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 11 Jan 2022 79,057 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,627 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2021 78,624 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

general corrosion to suspension components front & rear

Fail 24 Jul 2019 78,190 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

general corrosion to suspension components front & rear

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,480 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2018 77,477 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust limited life

shields limiting inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,064 miles

MIL warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 77,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs badly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

rear brakes noisey on application

Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,663 miles

Front Brake discs corroded and worn. Inner face of both front brake disks especially corroded and pitted.

Handbrake cable outer casings poor condition.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 76,663 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)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has big radial cuts opening up, (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs corroded and worn. Inner face of both front brake disks especially corroded and pitted.

Handbrake cable outer casings poor condition.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,846 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Petrol tank corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 75,846 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Petrol tank corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,193 miles

Front brake disc inner face corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 75,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc inner face corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,897 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,454 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,974 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 66,973 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Jul 2009 60,027 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,027 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,765 miles

front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2008 46,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2007 43,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,195 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,279 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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Y846 DWL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y846 DWL, 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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Y846 DWL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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