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Y231 OTT

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,907 mi
Last recorded79,907 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 OTT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 72,705 miles

front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2012 72,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,023 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,721 miles

Engine Management Warning light is on

Fail 6 Jul 2010 49,719 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine Management Warning light is on

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,039 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 38,480 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,143 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,325 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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Y231 OTT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

Y231 OTT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y231 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 OTT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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