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Y153 RPX

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

191,073 mi
Last recorded191,073 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 RPX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2024 191,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 177,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 177,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 164,709 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2022 164,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 160,574 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 158,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 155,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 155,815 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 153,834 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 149,019 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Mar 2015 139,600 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 139,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 131,579 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside parking brake performance low

Fail 28 Feb 2014 131,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside parking brake performance low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 124,780 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 124,764 miles

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

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 116,487 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 107,778 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,229 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 93,285 miles

minor scratches to windscreen zone a

Fail 14 Apr 2009 93,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor scratches to windscreen zone a

Pass 19 Apr 2008 88,536 miles

Belly pan fitted

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2008 88,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Belly pan fitted

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2007 81,375 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside front center cap missing

Pass 21 Apr 2006 72,086 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 72,086 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs slightly corroded

Full sill covers fitted

Offside front centre wheel trim missing

Slight damage offside front tyre sidewall

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 RPX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y153 RPX, 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 RPX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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