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Y179 HPE

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

200,644 mi
Last recorded200,644 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 HPE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 200,644 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 200,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 180,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 166,367 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 166,358 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 151,566 miles

under trays /engine cover/sill covers

Fail 19 Aug 2016 151,566 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front (4.1.A.1a)

under trays /engine cover/sill covers

Fail 17 Jul 2015 141,233 miles

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

Slight Bind OSR Wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2015 141,233 miles

Slight Bind OSR Wheel

Pass 10 Oct 2014 139,506 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 139,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 133,313 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 133,313 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 121,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 111,652 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 102,631 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 102,631 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 91,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 79,783 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 79,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,099 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,300 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,347 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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Y179 HPE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 Y179 HPE registered?

Y179 HPE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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