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X901 YMY

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,486 mi
Last recorded142,486 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX901 YMY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 142,486 miles

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 142,386 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 8 Jan 2020 133,824 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml light is on

Fail 4 Jan 2020 133,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml light is on

Pass 12 Jan 2019 127,022 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gearbox mounting loose

Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,665 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 104,235 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 104,235 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,214 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,901 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,705 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,735 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,238 miles

nearside front tyre cuts to side walls cords not exposed

Fail 13 Jan 2012 78,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre cuts to side walls cords not exposed

Fail 11 Jan 2011 77,189 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,189 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 75,496 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,722 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 73,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 68,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,397 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,348 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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X901 YMY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver 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 X901 YMY, 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 X901 YMY registered?

X901 YMY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X901 YMY safe to buy?

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