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YV51 WMA

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

347,747 mi
Last recorded347,747 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 WMA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 347,747 miles

front brake discs corroded

front d-bushes worn

front tyres very close to limit

rear tyres part worn and slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Jun 2025 347,747 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

front d-bushes worn

front tyres very close to limit

rear tyres part worn and slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2024 338,150 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 338,150 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 325,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 313,475 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 313,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 301,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 296,633 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 286,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2018 269,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 261,573 miles

slight cracking on front flexi hoses

very slight exhaust blow on front pipe

Pass 15 Jun 2016 252,362 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight exhaust leak (7.1.2)

slight surface cracks in front flexi hoses

Fail 1 Jun 2015 243,072 miles

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

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

slight judder on rear brakes .

Pass 1 Jun 2015 243,072 miles

slight judder on rear brakes .

Pass 10 Jun 2014 237,434 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 230,028 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in nsf rack arm

Fail 25 May 2013 230,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in nsf rack arm

Pass 15 Jun 2012 223,432 miles

front brake discs corroded effort

fuel filter slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2011 214,401 miles

slightplay in nsf inner rack joint

Fail 7 Jun 2011 214,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slightplay in nsf inner rack joint

Pass 18 Jun 2010 205,709 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 196,018 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 180,180 miles

Scratches on windscreen at offside.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 180,180 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Scratches on windscreen at offside.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 152,194 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 152,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 122,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YV51 WMA 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 YV51 WMA, 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 YV51 WMA registered?

YV51 WMA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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