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Y171 HPE

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 HPE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2011 91,784 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 96,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 87,926 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 87,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 87,257 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,493 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 69,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 69,118 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 82,274 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 81,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y171 HPE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y171 HPE, 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 Y171 HPE registered?

Y171 HPE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y171 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y171 HPE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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