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Y185 HPE

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,275 mi
Last recorded77,275 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 HPE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,275 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 77,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

wiper split

Fail 22 Aug 2018 76,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2017 75,224 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,069 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,570 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,355 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,170 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,389 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,845 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,415 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,403 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,054 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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Y185 HPE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y185 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 Y185 HPE registered?

Y185 HPE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y185 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y185 HPE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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