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Y161 GHT

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,524 mi
Last recorded138,524 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 GHT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2017 138,524 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake just met minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

OSF lower ball joint has slight plai

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides NSF & OSF (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 131,511 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,349 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner sections.

Both rear shock absorber protection sleeves adrift.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 110,617 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,988 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,175 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 75,779 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,348 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,831 miles

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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Y161 GHT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y161 GHT, 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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What year was Y161 GHT registered?

Y161 GHT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y161 GHT safe to buy?

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