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Y242 YAM

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,023 mi
Last recorded132,023 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 YAM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 132,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

beam images poor

Pass 17 Oct 2017 124,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 123,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorating in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,181 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,802 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 117,679 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 115,251 miles

Engine light ON

Fail 22 Jun 2011 115,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine light ON

Pass 23 Jan 2010 104,266 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 97,517 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 97,517 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 80,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 70,812 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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Y242 YAM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y242 YAM, 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 Y242 YAM registered?

Y242 YAM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y242 YAM safe to buy?

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