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Y878 MBT

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

255,974 mi
Last recorded255,974 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 MBT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 255,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 255,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 255,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 249,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 241,873 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 235,105 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 230,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 217,942 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 211,775 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 207,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 198,194 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 198,193 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 191,510 miles

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

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 185,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 176,680 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 176,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 159,814 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 159,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 145,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 129,420 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 129,418 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 109,911 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 109,911 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 88,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 71,444 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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Y878 MBT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y878 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 Y878 MBT registered?

Y878 MBT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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