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Y226 FAA

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,070 mi
Last recorded139,070 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 FAA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 139,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 132,432 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 132,277 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,027 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Mar 2016 124,027 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Feb 2015 118,977 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 118,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 109,645 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 109,645 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,307 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 76,402 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,603 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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Y226 FAA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 Y226 FAA, 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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Y226 FAA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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