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Y985 DCW

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,392 mi
Last recorded145,392 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 DCW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 145,392 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 145,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 139,031 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 133,799 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 133,798 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 132,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 131,387 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 131,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 130,309 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 130,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 127,956 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 127,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 118,646 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 114,377 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 114,377 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,794 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 108,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 103,072 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,627 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,143 miles

Both front headlights have slight condensation but beam image ok at time of test

Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,132 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front headlights have slight condensation but beam image ok at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2012 87,024 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 84,762 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2009 79,952 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 77,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 71,176 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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Y985 DCW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue 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 Y985 DCW, 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 Y985 DCW registered?

Y985 DCW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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