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RV51 YLY

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

107,301 mi
Last recorded107,301 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 YLY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 107,301 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 107,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,554 miles

Engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 100,462 miles

Both front upper suspension bearings slightly rough when rotated

Engine malfunction indicator lamp indicates a fault

Fail 8 Jul 2021 100,462 miles

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

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

Both front upper suspension bearings slightly rough when rotated

Engine malfunction indicator lamp indicates a fault

Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,386 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering arm wet (2.1.5 (a))

nearside parking brake slightly low effort

Fail 6 Jul 2020 98,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering arm wet (2.1.5 (a))

nearside parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,683 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 96,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,274 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Fail 28 Jun 2018 90,273 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking inner rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,770 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 81,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,478 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 68,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and has cuts on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and has cut on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,148 miles

Eng Light on

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 51,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses slightly perished

nearside rear tyre cracked around the outer edge of the tyre,not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 10 Jul 2014 51,151 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses slightly perished

nearside rear tyre cracked around the outer edge of the tyre,not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

offside & nearside rear tyres cut not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 10 Jul 2013 47,770 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

offside & nearside rear tyres cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 Jun 2012 43,002 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

split in nearside front tyre not exposing cords

split in offside front tyre not showing cords

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,673 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,244 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 27,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,379 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 14,478 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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RV51 YLY 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 65.5%.

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 RV51 YLY, 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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RV51 YLY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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