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X172 YGX

2000 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,463 mi
Last recorded119,463 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX172 YGX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 119,463 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

mil light on

Fail 21 May 2025 119,463 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

mil light on

Pass 14 May 2024 111,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 May 2024 111,838 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 102,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 102,855 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damage around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 99,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damage around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 98,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,364 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,803 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,930 miles

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

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

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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X172 YGX is a 2000 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X172 YGX, 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 26 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X172 YGX registered?

X172 YGX is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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