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Y215 RSO

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,327 mi
Last recorded117,327 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,327 miles

Offside Front strut top mount has slight roughness found during lock to lock check

brake pad warning light on

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 Jul 2016 117,323 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear indicator wires (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

coolant warning light on

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

engine management light on

exhaust heat shields insecure

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Jun 2015 113,109 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning on n/f sensor broken

engine overheating

o/s/f abs wiring chaffed

Pass 21 Aug 2014 106,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

blade smearing

oil leak

on oil or water in engine before test

Fail 20 Aug 2014 106,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

blade smearing

oil leak

on oil or water in engine before test

Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear seats folded forward unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Fail 22 Aug 2013 99,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear seats folded forward unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,221 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 88,221 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,992 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 67,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 47,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 RSO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RSO, 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 RSO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y215 RSO safe to buy?

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