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Y961 HPA

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

169,746 mi
Last recorded169,746 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 HPA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 169,746 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 169,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and very low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear are low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 163,965 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perish and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner rack end has play

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 159,337 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 157,855 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 155,874 miles

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 155,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking fuel filter connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 152,490 miles

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both front position lamps dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 152,477 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both front position lamps dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 145,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 145,758 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 138,635 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bonnet modified so it cannot be opened

Fail 19 Nov 2018 138,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bonnet modified so it cannot be opened

Pass 2 Jun 2017 123,614 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 111,920 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 109,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 109,409 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

frt & rear no plate discolour

n/s/r tyre perishing & worn outer edge

nearside frt tyre perishing badly inner sidewall

oil & coolant leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2014 104,807 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 104,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre is perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,907 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre is perished

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 30 Jul 2013 102,907 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre is perished

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 9 Jul 2012 99,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

auxiliary belt worn

front ane rear number plates delaminating

front brake pad warning wire damaged

front wiper juddering

oil leak at the rear of the engine

Fail 6 Jul 2012 99,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

auxiliary belt worn

front ane rear number plates delaminating

front brake pad warning wire damaged

front wiper juddering

oil leak at the rear of the engine

Pass 19 Jul 2011 96,835 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 96,835 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,816 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 90,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 83,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,955 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,501 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 46,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,032 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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Y961 HPA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y961 HPA, 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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Y961 HPA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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