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Y969 SJA

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,640 mi
Last recorded160,640 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 SJA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 160,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 159,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 156,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Has a Crack in the Plate And Rear Coming unstick (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 156,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Has a Crack in the Plate And Rear Coming unstick (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 153,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 153,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 151,087 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 147,455 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 142,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 140,084 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 140,084 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 137,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake pads poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2017 130,987 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 130,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,043 miles

Front brake pads worn close to pad wear sensor.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,562 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 110,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,485 miles

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 23 Sep 2013 95,354 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 95,353 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 88,441 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,690 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,622 miles

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

o/s/r bumpstop splitting.

one bulb out in high level brake light unit

Fail 30 Sep 2010 72,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front discs excessive corrosion resulting in poor brake surface area

o/s/r bumpstop splitting.

one bulb out in high level brake light unit

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,983 miles

Note H/Brake will soon require adjusting

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,696 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,545 miles

Front brake pads low

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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Y969 SJA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y969 SJA, 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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Y969 SJA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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