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Y899 KMO

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,565 mi
Last recorded175,565 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 KMO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 175,565 miles

crack nearside lower windscreen

rear brake pipes to cylinders painted

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2025 174,861 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

crack nearside lower windscreen

handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

rear brake pipes to cylinders painted

Pass 18 Jan 2024 172,933 miles

crack nearside lower windscreen

nearside rear tyre low inner edge and uneven

rear brake pipes to cylinders painted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 170,595 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 167,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 165,326 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 165,299 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s rear service brake and parking brake poor

Pass 21 Jan 2020 162,471 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 162,340 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 150,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 132,252 miles

N/S rear brake slightly sticking

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 132,252 miles

N/S rear brake slightly sticking

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 111,972 miles

Cut in N/S front tyre inner side wall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Plastic sills fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 104,513 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers are broken

Fail 10 Jan 2015 101,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 101,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 93,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,962 miles

both front tyres wearing low 3mm & worn on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2013 86,962 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low 3mm & worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,072 miles

slight inbalance in rear brakes o/s low

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,650 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 65,490 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,228 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 61,018 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,573 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,959 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre splitting through treads

Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,315 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 41,315 miles

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 26,749 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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Y899 KMO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y899 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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What year was Y899 KMO registered?

Y899 KMO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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