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Y98 AAE

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

156,993 mi
Last recorded156,993 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 AAE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 156,993 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 149,600 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NOTABLE - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 149,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NOTABLE - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Notable misting/condensation in lens - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - REQUIRES ATTENTION PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,241 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 138,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 127,238 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 127,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 117,471 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 117,004 miles

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

Intermediate exhaust section not leaking gases

Nearside Handbrake performance low in comparison to offside causing imbalance out of permitted guidelines

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy JUST DEEMED PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST-IMFORMED OWNER TO MONITOR BETWEEN INSPECTION DATES (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,774 miles

Engine oil leak not excessive

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

Minor corrosion to intermediate exhaust section - not leaking gases but requires monitoring

Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 94,341 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 94,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 84,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

temperature gauge not working in vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 70,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front worn smooth on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sludge in engine oil

Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,624 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,144 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,144 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 34,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,057 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 29,658 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 24,479 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 21,882 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 19,747 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,656 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,140 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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Y98 AAE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 Y98 AAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y98 AAE registered?

Y98 AAE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y98 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 AAE shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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