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Y142 MUB

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,132 mi
Last recorded126,132 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 MUB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 126,132 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake back plates corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2017 126,130 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear flashers showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake back plates corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2016 121,277 miles

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

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

both front disc back-plates slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 121,277 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front disc back-plates slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 115,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2014 110,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,734 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 105,731 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 91,275 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

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

Pass 19 May 2011 81,781 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 81,781 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 72,335 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 72,334 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 61,828 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 50,359 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 39,937 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 31,427 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 31,427 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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Y142 MUB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y142 MUB, 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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Y142 MUB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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