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SY51 YRP

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,764 mi
Last recorded122,764 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 YRP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 122,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear shockers rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2019 115,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shockers rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 115,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shockers rusty (5.3.2 (b))

front heat shield loose

Pass 6 Aug 2018 105,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 105,351 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearings not tested due to binding brake

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,857 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 6 Oct 2016 88,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 28 Sep 2015 85,013 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,467 miles

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

fron t inner discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,716 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,123 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 78,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,425 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,302 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 73,298 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,416 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 70,416 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,047 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,286 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,805 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 57,661 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 45,103 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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SY51 YRP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SY51 YRP, 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 SY51 YRP registered?

SY51 YRP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is SY51 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 YRP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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