MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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.
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.
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.
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
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
chip to windscreen outside of swepted area
o/s/r seat not fitted
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)
brake pad warning light on
chip in windscreen outside of swepted area
dipstick broken
n/s reversing light inop
slight blow from front flexi
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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)
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
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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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