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Y179 CDC

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,174 mi
Last recorded145,174 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 CDC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 145,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pad warning light on. exhaust cracked. n/s/r shock absorber gaiter deteriorated.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 125,625 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 125,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 115,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 115,233 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 108,807 miles

chip on screen ,,, rear number plate will need changing soon ... exhustblowing from fley front

Pass 14 Dec 2010 99,942 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 99,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 83,962 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Dec 2009 83,962 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

SLIGHT BIND IN O/S HANDBRAKE

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Dec 2008 72,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,463 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 60,450 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 60,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 51,602 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)

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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Y179 CDC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y179 CDC, 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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Y179 CDC is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y179 CDC safe to buy?

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