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Y216 GFG

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,477 mi
Last recorded92,477 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 92,477 miles

steering quite heavy

Pass 20 Aug 2016 90,159 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 90,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,865 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 87,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 85,361 miles

EML ON

Fail 6 Aug 2014 123,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML ON

OIL LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,295 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON MINIMUM TREAD.ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT. N/S/R SEATBELT CANNOT BE CHECKED DUE TO CHILDSEAT PRESENT.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,247 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 79,247 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,092 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009
Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,673 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not showing ply or cord.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,373 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,134 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 59,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2005 47,724 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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Y216 GFG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y216 GFG, 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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Y216 GFG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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