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YJ51 CYT

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

205,314 mi
Last recorded205,314 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 CYT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 205,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tail light damaged

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 205,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tail light damaged

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 202,409 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 202,409 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 200,274 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 200,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 198,358 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o\s + n\s lower ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 196,354 miles

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 10 Oct 2018 193,053 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 189,200 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 189,174 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 182,848 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 17 Jul 2015 177,285 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 177,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 162,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 147,419 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 147,419 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 134,568 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 134,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 121,425 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 107,873 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 101,969 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 85,224 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 11 Jan 2007 53,975 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,098 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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YJ51 CYT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YJ51 CYT, 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 YJ51 CYT registered?

YJ51 CYT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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