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Y174 HSC

2001 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,659 mi
Last recorded174,659 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 HSC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 174,659 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

parking brake needs adjust

service light on

Fail 14 Dec 2017 174,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

parking brake needs adjust

service light on

Fail 13 Nov 2017 174,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

front under tray lose

Pass 19 Sep 2016 165,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2015 161,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 161,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 153,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 141,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 130,556 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 118,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 102,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 87,056 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 87,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 65,379 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 46,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,981 miles

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

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

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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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Y174 HSC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y174 HSC, 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 Y174 HSC registered?

Y174 HSC is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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