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Y158 DHO

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

105,653 mi
Last recorded105,653 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 DHO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2018 105,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,535 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,852 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 89,852 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,930 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 87,930 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,597 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 83,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,632 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 76,216 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,080 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,080 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 63,116 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,116 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 55,600 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,600 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 49,069 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,069 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 43,134 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,134 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,820 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,753 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 29,753 miles

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

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

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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Y158 DHO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 Y158 DHO, 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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Y158 DHO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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