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FA51 YWT

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,240 mi
Last recorded179,240 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YWT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 179,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 173,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 167,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 163,478 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 163,478 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 159,119 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 159,008 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 152,998 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 152,998 miles

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 146,241 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 139,268 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 139,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 132,104 miles

small amount of play near/side front steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,054 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 106,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 97,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 92,512 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 92,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 81,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 64,223 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 26,027 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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FA51 YWT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FA51 YWT, 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 FA51 YWT registered?

FA51 YWT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is FA51 YWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 YWT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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