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Y872 SUD

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,601 mi
Last recorded88,601 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 SUD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 88,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,756 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 84,752 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,051 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 83,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,347 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,043 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,155 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,572 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,880 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 80,880 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,168 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 80,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,336 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,509 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 78,506 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,699 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,580 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,698 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 75,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,587 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 74,587 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 68,170 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 68,170 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 116,855 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 116,854 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 89,489 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 89,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 66,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 41,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y872 SUD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y872 SUD, 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 Y872 SUD registered?

Y872 SUD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y872 SUD safe to buy?

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