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Y223 XCW

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,039 mi
Last recorded162,039 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 XCW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 162,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 156,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 156,092 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 156,092 miles

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

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

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,124 miles

Exhaust Flexi starting to deteriorate

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.5.C.1a)

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 140,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

sill have plastic cover

Pass 29 Aug 2013 127,023 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 127,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 115,331 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 115,214 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 106,799 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 106,671 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 98,615 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 98,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 95,952 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 95,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,067 miles

the nearside rear shocker dust cover is insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,348 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,683 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 57,646 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y223 XCW 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 Y223 XCW, 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 Y223 XCW registered?

Y223 XCW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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