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Y849 WRP

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

87,456 mi
Last recorded87,456 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 WRP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 87,456 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 87,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 82,855 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn on edges, 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps lens deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 68,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 63,189 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 63,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 57,733 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 57,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,526 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,878 miles

Front brake discs are corroded .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 49,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake discs are corroded .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,915 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 46,915 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,745 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,499 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 35,460 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,319 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,078 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,856 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 25,856 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,257 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,635 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,713 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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Y849 WRP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

Y849 WRP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y849 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y849 WRP shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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