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Y246 VJW

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,614 mi
Last recorded133,614 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 VJW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 133,614 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 133,614 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 117,240 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 19 Oct 2011 96,544 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 96,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

osf shock absorber has been fitted incorrectly resulting in shock absorber not being seated right

Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 94,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 92,488 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 87,702 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 71,996 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 71,594 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y246 VJW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y246 VJW, 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 Y246 VJW registered?

Y246 VJW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y246 VJW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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