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Y212 YAM

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,364 mi
Last recorded123,364 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 YAM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 123,364 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 123,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 116,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2018 110,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 110,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,718 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 102,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,902 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 96,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 86,617 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 86,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 77,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,648 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 76,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,915 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,013 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 57,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,924 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 51,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,101 miles

n/s/f tyre worn oninner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,600 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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Y212 YAM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y212 YAM, 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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Y212 YAM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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