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SV51 LYS

2001 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,394 mi
Last recorded96,394 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 LYS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 96,394 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 96,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 96,369 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,215 miles

Child set fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

Fail 3 Apr 2017 82,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child set fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,135 miles

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

condensation in osf headlight

corrosion to rear axle and front suspension arms

corrosion to rear brake pipes

exhaust sleeve corroded

front brake hoses starting to persish

Fail 26 Apr 2016 78,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box at hanger (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

condensation in osf headlight

corrosion to rear axle and front suspension arms

corrosion to rear brake pipes

exhaust sleeve corroded

front brake hoses starting to persish

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,802 miles

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

exhaust centre section in poor condition but no leaks at present

Fail 31 Mar 2015 73,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust centre section in poor condition but no leaks at present

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,952 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 69,952 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,244 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,909 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,619 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,619 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,187 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs worn slightly/f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,559 miles

CONDENSATION IN R/H HEADLAMP.

STARTER MOTOR NOISY.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,174 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,232 miles

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

STARTER MOTOR A BIT NOISY.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,140 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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SV51 LYS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV51 LYS, 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 SV51 LYS registered?

SV51 LYS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is SV51 LYS safe to buy?

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