MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside windscreen washers not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear lower mounting cup deteriating
Offside Front slow to return
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f outer tyre sidewall perished
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
n/s front drive shaft inner boot leaking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
n/s screenwash blocked
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Audi A2?
Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y231 FAA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 Y231 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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What year was Y231 FAA registered?
Y231 FAA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 May 2001.
Is Y231 FAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y231 FAA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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