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Y215 FCY

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 FCY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021
Pass 18 Mar 2020 120,998 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 120,998 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 117,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside also tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Rear reg plate starting to discolour

headlamp aim on one

Pass 22 Dec 2016 116,650 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 14 Nov 2016 116,645 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing 2 missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 180--150 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

many plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 25 Apr 2016 116,641 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn (3.5.1i)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 8 May 2015 109,828 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 102,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 102,553 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,303 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,268 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 93,261 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,962 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 90,962 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,342 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,400 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,071 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 77,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 72,601 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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Y215 FCY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y215 FCY, 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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Y215 FCY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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