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Y185 PDM

2001 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,684 mi
Last recorded135,684 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 PDM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 135,684 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 85,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 132,367 miles

brake wear light on

front wiper slow

o/s front cv gator split

Pass 26 Jun 2015 123,898 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 113,153 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 103,860 miles

Nearside front tyre low inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2013 103,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

eml on dash

front tyres worn on edges

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,987 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

long travel h/brake

rear heat shields loose

Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,206 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play to both front anti- roll bar links

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise engine management light on

Fail 3 Jun 2010 72,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise engine waring light on

advise o/s/f door check strap lose

Fail 1 Jun 2009 63,602 miles

Inner Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise engine waring light on

advise o/s/f door check strap lose

Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,662 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 54,662 miles

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

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

offside front anti-roll bar link boot split

Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,168 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 41,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,903 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 PDM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y185 PDM, 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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Y185 PDM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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