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YK51 BSU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,120 mi
Last recorded185,120 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 BSU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 185,120 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 185,120 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 181,994 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 177,315 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 173,867 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 173,867 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 171,025 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 171,025 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 166,383 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 166,383 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 160,244 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 160,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 152,445 miles

parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

Pass 17 Sep 2015 143,396 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osr and nsr (1.4.A.2f)

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Aug 2014 131,788 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 131,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 124,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 117,592 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking just met thereserve travel limits

Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,090 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 109,090 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 100,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,710 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,801 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,051 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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YK51 BSU 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 YK51 BSU, 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 YK51 BSU registered?

YK51 BSU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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