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Y229 MCD

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,425 mi
Last recorded173,425 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 MCD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 173,425 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 173,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 156,681 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 142,433 miles

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

has plate riveted to n/s floor pane but has been fully welded from inside

Pass 24 Nov 2012 131,475 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 122,248 miles

front brake discs worn a bit

nearside front tyre worn inner

Pass 18 Dec 2010 110,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 84,963 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 63,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 60,485 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,832 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,924 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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Y229 MCD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y229 MCD, 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 Y229 MCD registered?

Y229 MCD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y229 MCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y229 MCD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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