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Y151 OFS

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

230,722 mi
Last recorded230,722 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 OFS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2018 230,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 221,118 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 220,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 219,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 22 Dec 2015 212,325 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 212,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 212,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 194,879 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 194,864 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 182,051 miles

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

Oil leak

air box damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2012 182,051 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

air box damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2011 179,142 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 178,946 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 174,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake

front brake discs corroded

front inner drive shaft boots

heatshield loose

offside front fog lamp

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 11 Aug 2009 161,209 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 161,208 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 147,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 129,247 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 129,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 109,393 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 109,374 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Handbrake lever stiff to release. †Bonnet cover at front does not clip securely.

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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Y151 OFS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 Y151 OFS, 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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Y151 OFS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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