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Y559 LGU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,865 mi
Last recorded146,865 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 146,865 miles

Nearside number plate lamp lens broken

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 136,484 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 136,482 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 136,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 126,400 miles

brake pad warning light on

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 126,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2012 118,125 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine oil dipstick end missing

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 106,316 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 106,195 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 96,215 miles

air bag light is on dash

vehicle has just met the minimum brake performence on parking brake at the time of test therefore it will require brake repair in future

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2009 149,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 148,308 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 148,308 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 133,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

unable to check engine compartment, the vehicle is not fitted with a bonnet.

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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Y559 LGU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y559 LGU, 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 Y559 LGU registered?

Y559 LGU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y559 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 LGU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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