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Y972 AES

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,284 mi
Last recorded152,284 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 AES
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 152,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 148,677 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 146,430 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 145,018 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 144,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,653 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 138,919 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 138,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,589 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 135,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 133,448 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 133,434 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 129,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 123,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 108,794 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring excessive corroded at base

Offside Rear brake making screeching noise when applied in rollers

front inner face brake disc pitted

fuel cap release button not working has to be open from boot

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 84,125 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 78,090 miles

nearside rear spring really corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 78,090 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear spring really corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,456 miles

both inner cv boots slightly insecure

nearside front brake pad wiring damaged

nearside rear and offside fornt centre caps missing

offside front washer jet inop

offside rear tyre looks soft

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 185/50/16

Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,456 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

both inner cv boots slightly insecure

nearside front brake pad wiring damaged

nearside rear and offside fornt centre caps missing

offside front washer jet inop

offside rear tyre looks soft

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 185/50/16

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,886 miles

nearside front tyre 3.7mm

offside inner cv boot clip missing

one front to rear fuel line clamp corroded through

rear tyres 3.7mm

slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 185/50/16

wiper starting to not clear

Pass 14 May 2010 55,281 miles

Limited travel left in handbrake lever.

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 May 2009 51,083 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 51,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 44,925 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 44,925 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 31 May 2007 37,838 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 31,021 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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Y972 AES is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y972 AES, 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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Y972 AES is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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