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Y237 GFG

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

221,820 mi
Last recorded221,820 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 221,820 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 214,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 208,165 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 202,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 194,494 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 194,494 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 192,370 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 192,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords infinity 185/50R16 81V (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit infinity 185/50R16 81V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit infinity 185/50R16 81V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 188,553 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 188,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 181,457 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 181,457 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 181,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 164,020 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 151,798 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 151,798 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 140,104 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 140,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 128,114 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 119,224 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 112,772 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 99,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 88,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 88,374 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 80,567 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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Y237 GFG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y237 GFG, 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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Y237 GFG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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