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Y217 VEN

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,312 mi
Last recorded170,312 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 VEN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 170,312 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS-OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 165,756 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 165,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 154,610 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 154,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 138,924 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 134,175 miles

eml light on

Fail 6 Aug 2016 134,174 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 23 Jul 2015 130,568 miles

Both rear wheels slightly binding

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from back of engine

Pass 7 Aug 2014 126,762 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 126,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 121,143 miles

front wiper splitting

n/s/f anti-roll bar link dust cover splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2012 116,778 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 116,636 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 108,789 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 108,679 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 94,010 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,915 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,489 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,704 miles

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

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

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

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

engine warning lamp on

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 VEN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VEN, 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 VEN registered?

Y217 VEN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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