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Y929 MGS

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,092 mi
Last recorded140,092 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 MGS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 140,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 130,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 130,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 125,165 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 125,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 118,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 107,308 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

tank lid not opening doesn't let to do tank cap inspection

Fail 12 Jun 2019 107,306 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

tank lid not opening doesn't let to do tank cap inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2018 100,556 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,913 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,139 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 98,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,492 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 94,197 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 92,157 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 92,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,755 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,992 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 81,992 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,718 miles

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

both number plates detiorated

Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,698 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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Y929 MGS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y929 MGS, 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 Y929 MGS registered?

Y929 MGS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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