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Y849 CCL

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,971 mi
Last recorded98,971 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 CCL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 98,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 91,330 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two units ()

Fail 21 Nov 2024 91,329 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour four main units (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction zone A (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 87,397 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 87,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,255 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,965 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 85,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 85,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 85,763 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 85,763 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,934 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 84,932 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,655 miles

oil leak

wiper poor

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,984 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,423 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,678 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 78,675 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,846 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,683 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,589 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 37,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

advise hand brake travel

off side of power steering oily

Pass 31 Oct 2006 54,585 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 54,585 miles

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

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

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

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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Y849 CCL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y849 CCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y849 CCL registered?

Y849 CCL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y849 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y849 CCL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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