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Y159 CUY

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

231,805 mi
Last recorded231,805 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 CUY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 231,805 miles

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

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

engine oily

rear seats removed.

rear shock absorbers worn/weak.

reversing lights not working.

slight play in both inner steering rack joints.

some noise from nearside front strut mount.

Fail 26 Feb 2021 231,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine oily

rear seats removed.

rear shock absorbers worn/weak.

reversing lights not working.

slight play in both inner steering rack joints.

some noise from nearside front strut mount.

Fail 7 Jan 2021 231,201 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs have reduced surface area on inner face.

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

engine oil leak.

slight play in inner rack joints.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 225,933 miles

Auxilliary drive belt perished.

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front ball joint boot perished

Rear seats removed.

Slight play in inner rack joints.

engine oily

wiper motor slow

Fail 18 Feb 2020 225,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats removed.

Slight play in inner rack joints.

engine oily

wiper motor slow

Auxilliary drive belt perished.

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front ball joint boot perished

Pass 15 Feb 2019 216,354 miles

Engine oily.

Front brake discs worn.

Play in both inner steering rack joints.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 216,350 miles

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

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

Engine oily.

Front brake discs worn.

Play in both inner steering rack joints.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 207,765 miles

end of oil dip stick broken off

engine oil leak

no nearside reversing light.

offside front outer cv boot perished

oxidisation on metal brake pipes.

slight noise from n/s/f cv joint.

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 207,765 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

end of oil dip stick broken off

engine oil leak

no nearside reversing light.

offside front outer cv boot perished

oxidisation on metal brake pipes.

slight noise from n/s/f cv joint.

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 199,277 miles

Auxilliary drive belt perished and cracked.

Coolant leak.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre soft

Slight play in both inner rack joints.

no nearside reversing light.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 189,122 miles

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

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

n/s reverse light not working

o/s/r outer cv joint getting noisy

o/s/r seat not fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 181,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

chip to windscreen outside of swepted area

o/s/r seat not fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2015 181,730 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake warning light on.

No nearside reversing light.

Offside rear seat removed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 172,565 miles

brake pad warning light on

chip in windscreen outside of swepted area

dipstick broken

n/s reversing light inop

slight blow from front flexi

Fail 13 Feb 2014 172,565 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

chip in windscreen outside of swepted area

dipstick broken

n/s reversing light inop

slight blow from front flexi

Pass 19 Feb 2013 161,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 181,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 150,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 141,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 3 Nov 2009 133,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 133,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 127,158 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 117,430 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 117,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 103,930 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 103,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside headlamp condensation in lense

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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Y159 CUY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 Y159 CUY, 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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Y159 CUY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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