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Y173 YBM

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,773 mi
Last recorded141,773 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 YBM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 141,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 137,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 137,497 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 130,637 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 122,973 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 113,901 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 104,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 94,731 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 84,393 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 64,637 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 64,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,306 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,398 miles

all four tyres cracked not to excess

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,646 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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Y173 YBM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y173 YBM, 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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Y173 YBM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y173 YBM safe to buy?

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