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Y959 YGF

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,679 mi
Last recorded80,679 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 YGF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 80,679 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,993 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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 both sides shock corroded

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,494 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side shock corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,390 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,190 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,820 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2018 76,820 miles

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

Both front shocks corroded

Brake pad low warning lamp showing on dash

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,807 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 74,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,438 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under tray insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,583 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 63,386 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,683 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,271 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 35,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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Y959 YGF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y959 YGF, 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 Y959 YGF registered?

Y959 YGF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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