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Y238 MNT

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,034 mi
Last recorded150,034 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 MNT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 150,034 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Rear number plate has slight deterioration

corrosion to exhaust system

engine MIL light on

Fail 29 Sep 2017 150,034 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear number plate has slight deterioration

corrosion to exhaust system

engine MIL light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 141,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

deterioration to offside sun visor

engine oil dip stick broken

Fail 6 Sep 2016 141,265 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

deterioration to front wiper blade

deterioration to offside sun visor

engine MIL light on

engine oil dip stick broken

Pass 1 Oct 2015 132,149 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 132,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 122,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,497 miles

engine oil level low

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin

wear to front brake discs and pads

Pass 28 Sep 2012 102,804 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 29 Sep 2011 96,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 20 May 2009 76,499 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 13 May 2008 66,787 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 56,246 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,517 miles

front nearside tyre wearing thin

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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Y238 MNT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y238 MNT, 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 Y238 MNT registered?

Y238 MNT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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