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Y241 VSK

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,854 mi
Last recorded190,854 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 VSK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 190,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on dash

epc light on dash

front grille becoming insecure

nearside front strut top bearing tight to turn

nearside rear seat missing

temperature light on dash

Pass 26 Apr 2012 169,473 miles

engine light on dash

epc light on dash

nearside rear seat folded at time of test

offside front drop link boot torn

rear brakes binding slightly

windscreen sratched and in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2011 155,337 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 155,152 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 140,227 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 133,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 118,380 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 118,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 86,242 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 86,241 miles

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

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

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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Y241 VSK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y241 VSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y241 VSK registered?

Y241 VSK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y241 VSK safe to buy?

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