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Y122 XNW

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,932 mi
Last recorded161,932 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 XNW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 161,932 miles

NSR tyre worn close to limit on inner edge and starting to go out of shape.

OSF tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Rear brakes and handbrake only just reached efficiency, require attention.

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 161,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

NSR tyre worn close to limit on inner edge and starting to go out of shape.

OSF tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Rear brakes and handbrake only just reached efficiency, require attention.

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 144,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 144,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 128,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 115,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 108,024 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,491 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 93,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 93,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,065 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,551 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 62,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,009 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 37,551 miles

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 Front 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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Y122 XNW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y122 XNW, 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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Y122 XNW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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