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Y188 SSL

2001 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,183 mi
Last recorded189,183 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 SSL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 189,183 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 189,005 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 189,001 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 188,902 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 181,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

different sized wheels fitted on front from rear axles

nearside front brake hose chaffed, secured by cable tie and bracket missing

nearside rear brake hose corroded

nearside rear slight brake bind

offside front brake hose chaffed, not securely in bracket and cable tied

offside rear brake hose corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 3 Sep 2018 181,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front brake hose chaffed, secured by cable tie and bracket missing

nearside rear brake hose corroded

nearside rear slight brake bind

offside front brake hose chaffed, not securely in bracket and cable tied

offside rear brake hose corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2017 171,695 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 161,485 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 161,485 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 160,092 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 157,940 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 154,189 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 148,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 148,766 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 143,049 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 138,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 131,124 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 123,010 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 123,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 112,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 96,093 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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Y188 SSL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y188 SSL, 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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Y188 SSL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y188 SSL safe to buy?

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