2001 Audi A2 1.4L Diesel · Y581 AEN
2001 Audi A2 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2001. Recorded mileage 112,316 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A2
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y581 AEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2024
- 112,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y581 AEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A2 (Y581 AEN) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
Y581 AEN Mileage History
- 21/07/202277,570 mi
- 21/07/202277,570 mi
- 27/07/202397,249 mi+19,679 mi
- 23/07/2024112,316 mi+15,067 mi
- 24/07/2024112,316 mi
Average of roughly 17,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A2 (8Z)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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