MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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)
under trays /engine cover/sill covers
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight Bind OSR Wheel
Slight Bind OSR Wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Audi A2?
Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y179 HPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y179 HPE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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