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Y183 OGU

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

80,711 mi
Last recorded80,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 OGU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 80,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 76,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 76,462 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

oil dampness around bottom of engine

Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil dipstick broken

Fail 1 Jul 2023 73,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil dipstick broken

Pass 12 Feb 2022 72,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil dipstick broken

oil dampness around bottom of undertray area

Fail 9 Feb 2022 72,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil dipstick broken

oil dampness around bottom of undertray area

Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,704 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 70,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,606 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder 175/60/15

Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,777 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,292 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,055 miles

nearside rear tyre perished 175/60/15

Fail 29 Sep 2015 39,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear tyre perished 175/60/15

Fail 2 Oct 2014 36,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,860 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 35,860 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,623 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wall cracked and perished o/s/r tyre wall cut o/s/f tyre wall and tread cracked and perished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,254 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre walls perished and cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2011 35,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre walls perished and cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,612 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 34,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,813 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,001 miles

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

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,891 miles

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,142 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,882 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y183 OGU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 Y183 OGU, 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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Y183 OGU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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