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Y854 MBT

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

100,804 mi
Last recorded100,804 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY854 MBT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,804 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Prevent Further Corrosion Of Rear Axle And Front Suspension Arms

Rear Fuel Tank Heat Shield Loose

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,311 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,976 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear exhaust clamp deteriorating

Fail 6 Sep 2021 97,967 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,276 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 96,256 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 15 Oct 2018 93,238 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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 93,230 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,562 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 90,554 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 86,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,865 miles

brake pad warning light on

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gas

Fail 24 Sep 2015 78,865 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake pad warning light on

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gas

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,199 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 76,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 76,196 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,795 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 74,766 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,034 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight noisey

Fail 2 Feb 2011 58,033 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight noisey

Pass 2 Feb 2010 52,494 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,728 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 46,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,583 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,026 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 32,026 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,703 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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Y854 MBT 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 58.6%.

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 Y854 MBT, 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 Y854 MBT registered?

Y854 MBT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y854 MBT shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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