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Y897 KMO

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

199,910 mi
Last recorded199,910 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 KMO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 199,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 196,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 192,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 188,747 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 183,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 180,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside & Offside rear shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 177,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside & Offside rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 177,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside & Offside rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 172,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside & Offside rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bump stops deteriorating.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 166,475 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 166,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the front flexi part of the exhaust system. (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb showing a white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 160,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 160,226 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 154,126 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 154,022 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 143,883 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 143,883 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 131,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 117,610 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 117,610 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 104,544 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 104,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 101,374 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 101,295 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear lamp

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,425 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 95,425 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,843 miles

advise screen cracked outside swept area

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,152 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,354 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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Y897 KMO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel 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 Y897 KMO, 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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Y897 KMO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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