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Y183 LHL

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,238 mi
Last recorded172,238 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 LHL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 172,238 miles

Handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 158,008 miles

Engine management light displayed on dashboard

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2015 158,008 miles

Engine management light displayed on dashboard

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 152,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 152,859 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 147,556 miles

E.m.l light on

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 147,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

E.m.l light on

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 137,441 miles

centre exhaust heat shield slightly insicure

Fail 10 May 2012 137,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f tyre sidewallcracked/weathred

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

centre exhaust heat shield slightly insicure

Pass 10 May 2011 127,317 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly pitted

Centre rear exhaust heat shield slightly insicure

N/s/f tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate slightly deterioated

Pass 20 May 2010 118,115 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 118,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

scrathes to zone (a) of windscreen

Pass 19 May 2009 106,615 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 106,615 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly faded/dirty

Pass 15 May 2008 92,659 miles

Rear registration plate slightly faded/dirty

Pass 16 May 2007 73,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 58,005 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 58,005 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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Y183 LHL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y183 LHL, 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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Y183 LHL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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