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Y186 VGA

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,376 mi
Last recorded166,376 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 VGA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 166,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded but not leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 146,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded but not leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 157,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and underside tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2018 153,991 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2018 153,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking w/cyl (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 149,637 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 141,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 121,615 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 121,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,361 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heatshield loose

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 14 Dec 2011 84,091 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 80,900 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 80,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 67,602 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 67,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 54,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,262 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,111 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 33,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2005 24,665 miles

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

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

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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Y186 VGA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y186 VGA, 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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Y186 VGA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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