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Y217 AAM

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,727 mi
Last recorded114,727 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 AAM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 114,727 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 114,727 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 106,897 miles

EPC Light On

Engine Management Light On

Fail 23 May 2016 106,893 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

EPC Light On

Engine Management Light On

Fail 18 May 2015 102,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from clutch area

Pass 18 May 2015 102,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from clutch area

Pass 15 May 2014 100,017 miles

Engine management light on

Front tyres different size to the rear tyres

Front wiper blade smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 95,881 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pads warning light is on

eml light on

Fail 14 May 2013 95,881 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

Pass 16 May 2012 85,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 78,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 74,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 72,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,984 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 43,142 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 43,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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Y217 AAM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y217 AAM, 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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What year was Y217 AAM registered?

Y217 AAM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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