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Y251 MFC

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,566 mi
Last recorded195,566 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 MFC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 195,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 188,149 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 185,144 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 175,344 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 175,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front 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 Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 159,463 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 159,463 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 141,783 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 151,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 132,877 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 117,548 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 100,375 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside headlamp bracket bolt missimg

offside front tyre cut to tread

offside rear wheel stiff to turn still able to check bearing

rear brakes rise and fall

Pass 4 Feb 2009 89,725 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 89,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 71,384 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 71,364 miles

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

Nearside 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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Y251 MFC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y251 MFC, 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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Y251 MFC is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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