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Y246 YUT

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,618 mi
Last recorded132,618 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 YUT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 132,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 128,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

cuts /curb damage to near side front tyre

wind screen damaged/scratched but not excessively

Fail 16 Sep 2016 128,376 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

cuts /curb damage to near side front tyre

wind screen damaged/scratched but not excessively

Pass 14 Aug 2015 121,438 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 121,433 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad sensor damaged

rear tyres deteriorated

scratches on windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2014 109,505 miles

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

fuel cap only accessable by using catch in boot

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2014 109,174 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 108,998 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,451 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,492 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,303 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 89,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,814 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,384 miles

adv eng management w/light

Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,463 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

offside rear brakes binding slighty

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

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 YUT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YUT, 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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Y246 YUT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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