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Y252 BLS

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,412 mi
Last recorded148,412 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 BLS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 148,412 miles

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 141,424 miles

Engine lamp on

Fail 8 Jul 2015 141,245 miles

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

Engine lamp on

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 134,648 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 134,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 129,392 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 121,579 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Dec 2011 110,328 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 102,081 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 102,081 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on both faces

Pass 4 Dec 2009 96,652 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 85,627 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

alternator belt splitting

brake fluid requires changing

cambelt requires replacement

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Dec 2007 71,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 43,678 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 43,678 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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Y252 BLS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y252 BLS, 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 Y252 BLS registered?

Y252 BLS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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