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FD51 YFY

2001 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,024 mi
Last recorded105,024 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 YFY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 105,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper smears

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside parking brake cable damaged and corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front seat belt webbing slow to retract

Offside Front tyre deflated on arrival

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brakes binding

both front headlamps condensation and poor beam pattern

coolant bottle empty on arrival

general corrosion to underneath of vehicle brake pipes exhaust suspension components

warning light on dash

Front brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 103,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,436 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 95,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,166 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 90,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,123 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,166 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 73,166 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,340 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 61,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,176 miles

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

front tyres are of a different size to the rear tyres (185/6015 front) and (175/6015 rear).

Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,444 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 27,317 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,557 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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FD51 YFY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD51 YFY, 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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FD51 YFY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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