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Y153 AAM

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,938 mi
Last recorded115,938 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 AAM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 115,915 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 111,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,171 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,480 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 91,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 87,020 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 87,019 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 81,182 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,599 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,118 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 28 May 2012 78,967 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to both front brake discs

general corrosion to exhaust system

perishing to all 4 tyres

Fail 27 Jul 2011 78,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to both front brake discs

general corrosion to exhaust system

perishing to all 4 tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,687 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,768 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,188 miles

child seats fitted to both rear seats (belts not fully tested)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 34,504 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

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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Y153 AAM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y153 AAM, 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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Y153 AAM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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