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X181 YOO

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,361 mi
Last recorded185,361 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 YOO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 185,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 184,527 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 184,527 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 179,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 18 Jan 2016 179,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 29 Dec 2014 170,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 161,223 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 154,752 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 146,140 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside front tyre ineer wall cracking

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 146,140 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside front tyre ineer wall cracking

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 139,232 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 139,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

e.p.c.light on

o/s steering rack joint slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2010 127,616 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 123,819 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 107,102 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 88,513 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 88,513 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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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X181 YOO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X181 YOO, 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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X181 YOO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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